Caterpillar problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 0 safety complaints with NHTSA about Caterpillar vehicles in our database, and Caterpillar has issued 5 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Models
2

Caterpillar models with the most complaints

All Caterpillar models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Caterpillar CT6602012–201605—
Caterpillar CT681201501—

Recent Caterpillar recalls

  • Recall 17V641000Oct 11, 20174 vehicles

    Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V814000Dec 23, 201457 vehicles

    Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

  • Recall 14V068000Feb 20, 2014181 vehicles

    Risk: S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V072000Mar 12, 201349 vehicles

    Risk: Missing side marker lamps and/or reflective tape reduces the visibility of the truck to others, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V051000Feb 13, 2012104 vehicles

    Risk: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology