Mercedes Benz 320 vs Cadillac Catera
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz 320 | Cadillac Catera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 332 | 826 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.5% | 10.8% |
Mercedes Benz 320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
28.6%
Engine & Cooling
30
9.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27
8.1%
Airbags
25
7.5%
Steering
19
5.7%
Brakes
19
5.7%
Lights
19
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.1%
Cadillac Catera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
212
25.7%
Electrical System
100
12.1%
Suspension
59
7.1%
Tires
57
6.9%
Brakes
55
6.7%
Steering
41
5.0%
Airbags
37
4.5%
Lights
37
4.5%