Model year guide

2000 Cadillac Catera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Cadillac Catera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2000 Cadillac Catera at a glance

Owner complaints68
Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2000 Cadillac Catera common problems

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2000 Cadillac Catera MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2000 Cadillac Catera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2000 Cadillac Catera trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

2000 Cadillac Catera vehicles on record

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Other Cadillac Catera model years

2001 1999 1998 1997

2000 Cadillac Catera — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Catera?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Cadillac Catera get?

The 2000 Cadillac Catera has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.