2022 Proterra CatalystProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2022 Proterra Catalyst. It is covered by 3 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 October 17, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Proterra Catalyst has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 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.

9%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 23V-697 · Oct 17, 2023 · 238 vehicles · 21 repaired

Risk. A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2025 Q1

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 23V-078 · Feb 13, 2023 · 252 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2024 Q4

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 22V-114 · Feb 28, 2022 · 724 vehicles · 612 repaired

Risk. A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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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