repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
2020 Proterra CatalystProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Proterra Catalyst. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-697 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Proterra Catalyst has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2020 Proterra Catalyst recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. The rear door may open without the driver's awareness, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. An unsecured steering gear box could cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Proterra.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Catalyst year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Catalyst median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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Own a 2020 Catalyst?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.