Suzuki XL7 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 | Suzuki XL7 | Cadillac Catera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 332 | 826 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2009 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1997 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.5% | 10.8% |
Suzuki XL7 by year
What breaks
Steering
55
16.6%
Engine & Cooling
51
15.4%
Airbags
39
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
11.1%
Electrical System
30
9.0%
Stability & Traction Control
23
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
4.5%
Body & Structure
14
4.2%
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%