1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
1 recalls, 11 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).
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2011
FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED HARD AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STILL RACING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND RESTARTED THE CAR. NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS TOO FAR FOR A TOW, SO I DROVE ~50 MILES TO MY DAUGHTER... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2011
FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED HARD AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STILL RACING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND RESTARTED THE CAR. NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS TOO FAR FOR A TOW, SO I DROVE ~50 MILES TO MY DAUGHTER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN FOR AN HOUR AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 8, 1999
Incident date: Jul 5, 1999
ROOF OF VEHCLE FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASHES. DEALER WON'T LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Sep 23, 1997
KNOCKING COMING FROM ENGINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 30, 1995
ENGINE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 30, 1995
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING HEAVY LOSS OF COOLANT INTO CRANKCASE, WITH SUBSEQUENT HEAVY SCORING OF CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 2, 1996
Incident date: Jun 17, 1996
ABS, YELLOW ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON, NOISE OCCURS, IF CONTINUED TO APPLY BRAKES FAIL. *AK
WHEELS:RIM
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Dec 6, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPOKES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED; LOUD NOISE CAME FROM AREA OF WHEEL; NO OTHER WARNING. TT
TIRES
Jun 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
PIECE OF TIRE BLEW THROUGH FLOOR BOARD UNDERNEATH SEAT UPTO DRIVER SEAT. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
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 (current) | 1 | 11 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 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 |