1989 CADILLAC ELDORADO
2 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).
89V055000 Apr 5, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 30, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1989 ELDORADO HAS ENGINE BLOCK PROBLEMS. *TS COOLANT LEAKED THROUGH ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCK. THE COOLANT FAN MODULE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES.*JB
TIRES
Aug 1, 2003
BOTH FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND THE REAR TIRES DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. *AK NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Jun 22, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
THIS INFORMATION IS BEING SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HOT-LINE CALL MADE THIS DATE. THE PROBLEM IS SUDDEN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHICH CANNOT BE TURNED ON. GIVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME (10-20 MINUTES) HEADLIGHTS BECOME OPERABLE AGAIN. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH LIGHT SENTINAL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Oct 1, 1997
THERE IS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEAD LIGHTS, CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHT NOT TO STAY ILLUMINATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. CONSUMER HAS CALLED DEALER, PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 27, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, RED RELEASE BUCKLE WOULD NOT HOLD IF PULLED ON WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 15, 1996
ONE OF THE FUEL LINES IS LEAKING. *AK *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 1996
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH, STARTED BRAKING, ENGINE STARTED SPEEDING UP ON ITS OWN, APPLIED BRAKES, KEPT GOING, SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO 1ST GEAR ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, STILL WOULD NOT STOP, SHIFTED TO PARK/ TURNED OFF IGNITION TO STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 13, 1996
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH, STARTED BRAKING, ENGINE STARTED SPEEDING UP ON ITS OWN, APPLIED BRAKES, KEPT GOING, SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO 1ST GEAR ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, STILL WOULD NOT STOP, SHIFTED TO PARK/ TURNED OFF IGNITION TO STOP. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 9, 1996
Incident date: May 14, 1995
TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1989
STARTER REPLACED 3 TIMES. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1989
BATTERY REPLACED 4 TIMES. *SD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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 | 23.0 | 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 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 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 |