31 problems have been reported for the 2001 Cadillac Catera. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2001 Cadillac Catera. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tires (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Wheel | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
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| Seat Belt | |
| Suspension | |
| Seats | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Visibility |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2001 Cadillac Catera in the United States are 11,568 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Cadillac Catera owners in the last 21 years is 31, and the age of the vehicle is 21, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 31 / 11,568 / 21 * 1000 = 0.13.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Cadillac Catera model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2001 Cadillac Catera in 2001.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Cadillac Catera, the following table can be used to compare the 2001 Cadillac Catera with the Cadillac Catera from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2001 Catera is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Cadillac Catera is 67.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2003 Catera | |
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| 2001 Catera | |
| 2000 Catera | |
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| 1997 Catera |