1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO
3 recalls, 8 complaints
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
87V167000 Oct 26, 1987
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA.
Remedy
INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
CAR WOULD NOT START.WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE, SAW THAT THE BATTERRY EXPLODED, AND THE BATTERY TERMINAL WAS PULLED OUT OF THE BATTERY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jul 23, 1999
I KNOW THIS IS A USED CAR BUT,I WOULD LIKE TO GET ADDITIONAL INFO ON IT.MY SON-INLAW BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1992.HE HAD THE MOTOR WORKED ON TWICE.MY SISTER BOUGHT IT FROM HIM IN 1997,SHE HAD MOTOR WORKED ON TWICE.MY SISTER GAVE IT TO MY DAD HE JUST HAD WORK DONE ONIT AND IT'S STILL NOT RIGHT. SINCE IT WA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 1997
UNSPECIFIED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 4, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
PURCHASE CAR NEW AT 28,000 MILES THE ENGINE BLEW . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1995
UNDERHOOD SIDE ARMS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD UP HOOD; HOOD FALLS DOWN; COULD CAUSE INJURY. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ROTORS UNDERSIZED, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF ROTORS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
DRUM WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,800 |
| 4.1L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ELDORADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94053
Opened: Jul 14, 1994 , Closed: Sep 16, 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP85018
Opened: Apr 10, 1985 , Closed: Jun 5, 1985
CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA
CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE
CADILLAC ELDORADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ELDORADO across all model years (1968, 2000).
42
Total Recalls
700
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
38
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC ELDORADO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 34 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 90 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 79 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 49 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 40 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |