Mercedes Benz GLE 350 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 GLE 350 | Cadillac Catera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 338 | 826 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2024 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.6% | 10.8% |
Mercedes Benz GLE 350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
69
20.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
45
13.3%
Electrical System
43
12.7%
Other & Unspecified
41
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
6.5%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
4.1%
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%