1986 CADILLAC ELDORADO
3 recalls, 18 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
87V082000 Jun 4, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Defect Description
FLOOR MAT COULD BECOME MISPOSITIONED AND INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED IDLE POSITIONCAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASHWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FLOOR MATS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED MATS THAT ARE LONGER AND HAVE IMPROVED RETENTION.
87V047000 Apr 6, 1987
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE TWILIGHT SENTINEL POTENTIOMETER (THUMBWHEEL CONTROL) MIGHT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
WITH THE TWILIGHT SENTINEL SYSTEM ON, THE INTERMITTENTCIRCUIT COULD CAUSE HEADLIGHT AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OUT. SUDDENLOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY AND MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW PART IN ONE OF THE VEHICLES CONTROL COMPUTERS TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURING.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE DASH COMPLETELY WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING. TOOK TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS TO OLD. NLM
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Aug 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
STARTED VEHICLE, EVERTHING APPEARED NORMAL, MOVED GEARSHIFT LEVER TO DRIVE POSITION, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE, BRAKE PEDAL COULD NOT STOP THE MOTION, FRON WHEEL DRIVE LEFT BURN MARKS ON DRIVEWAY 18 FEET IN LENGTH, WHEN CAR RESTED ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, POSSIBLE DUE TO COMPUTER.
STEERING
Apr 7, 1998
STEERING DIFFICULTIES SINCE OWNERSHIP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 23, 1998
ENGINE FAILS WHILE MAKING U-TURNS.
WHEELS:RIM
Feb 18, 1998
Incident date: Feb 26, 1995
BOTH RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR WHEELS HAD HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THEM LEADING TO THE HUB, RESULTING IN WHEEL BROKEN OFF.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
WHILE PUTTING CAR INTO GEAR, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT THROUGH GARAGE AND INTO HOME. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HOME AND VEHICLE.
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1996
DEFECTIVE WIRE WHEELS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
HEADLIGHT SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WHEN USED AS DESIGNED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DAY AT SOME POINT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, ALSO DASHLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT, COMPUTER WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DAY AT SOME POINT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, ALSO DASHLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT, COMPUTER WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DAY AT SOME POINT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, ALSO DASHLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT, COMPUTER WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DAY AT SOME POINT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, ALSO DASHLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT, COMPUTER WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
STEERING RACK AND PINION LOCK UP. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 16, 1995
Incident date: May 13, 1995
THE CAR HAD AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1986
TIRE NOT TREADED AND CUPPED PRIOR TO 20,000 MILES.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CADILLAC ELDORADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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 (current) | 3 | 18 | |
| 1985 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 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 |