1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO
1 recalls, 36 complaints - 10 TSBs
91V157000 Sep 18, 1991
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL PINCH BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
36 total complaints
4 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 11, 2013
Incident date: Aug 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED AND HE ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO COOL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 24, 2010
Incident date: Nov 23, 2010
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN MY 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, BARELY ABLE TO SEE, THEN 5 MINUTES AFTERWARDS LIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THINKING THAT I MUST HAVE A WIRE LOOSE SO I CHECKED THE WIRING WHEN I GOT HOME AND FOUND NO LOOSE WIRES ANYWHERE. DURING THE NEXT DAY I HAD MY 1992 CADI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 24, 2010
Incident date: Nov 23, 2010
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN MY 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT BARELY ABLE TO SEE 5 MINUTES AFTERWARDS LIGHTS CAME BACK ON THINKING THAT I MUST HAVE A WIRE LOOSE CHECK WIRING WHEN I GOT HOME AND FOUND NO LOOSE WIRE ANYWHERE. NEXT DAY HAD VEHICLE SERVICE TO SEE IF MECHANIC COULD FIND... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2003
IN JUNE OF 2003, I PURCHASED A 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO, THAT WAS A TRADE-IN AT RUDDELL AUTO MALL, IN PORT ANGELES, WA. THIS ELDORADO WAS GIVEN A SERVICE CHECK, BUT ONE FRONT SEAT (DRIVERS SIDE) WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, I ASKED THAT IT BE FIXED BEFORE I TOOK POSSESSION, OF IT. ... Read more
TIRES
Nov 20, 2003
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
VEHICLE'S FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS CHANGING LANES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK THE MEDIAN. *SCC *JB
Crash
TIRES
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2002
TREAD SPARATED ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE EARLIER IN YEAR AND NOW RIGHT REAR TREAD IS ABOUT TO GO. CAR IS DRIVEN PRIMARILY ON SURFACE ROADS, NOT AT HIGH SPEED. DT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 1999
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 22, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND REACHED ABOUT 4,000 RPMS BEFORE CONSUMER HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. *AK THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES WITH OUT ANY KIND OF WARNING. *YH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 12, 2000
Incident date: Nov 23, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY IN A UPRIGHT POSTION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. CURRENTLY, PASSENGER'S SEAT APPEARS TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE ROCKET MECHANISM WHICH ADJUSTS THE SEAT BACK ANGLE FAILED ONE NOTCH AT A TIME UNTIL THE SEAT BACK GAVE WAY COMPLETE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Sep 29, 2000
Incident date: Sep 10, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH AIR STRUT SENSOR FAILING TO REGISTER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 31, 1999
TRANSMISSION STUCK AT 30 MPH LOST ALL READINGS ON INSTUMENT PANEL BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL , TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS AT 25 TO 30 MPH RANGE , CAR EMITTS A BAD ODOR AT TIMES THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS ALSO A RATTLE FROM CATYLITTIC CONV., DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WITH GRINDING NOISE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 31, 1999
TRANSMISSION STUCK AT 30 MPH LOST ALL READINGS ON INSTUMENT PANEL BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL , TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS AT 25 TO 30 MPH RANGE , CAR EMITTS A BAD ODOR AT TIMES THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS ALSO A RATTLE FROM CATYLITTIC CONV., DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WITH GRINDING NOISE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 31, 1999
TRANSMISSION STUCK AT 30 MPH LOST ALL READINGS ON INSTUMENT PANEL BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL , TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS AT 25 TO 30 MPH RANGE , CAR EMITTS A BAD ODOR AT TIMES THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS ALSO A RATTLE FROM CATYLITTIC CONV., DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WITH GRINDING NOISE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 31, 1999
TRANSMISSION STUCK AT 30 MPH LOST ALL READINGS ON INSTUMENT PANEL BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL , TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS AT 25 TO 30 MPH RANGE , CAR EMITTS A BAD ODOR AT TIMES THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS ALSO A RATTLE FROM CATYLITTIC CONV., DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WITH GRINDING NOISE ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 3, 1999
Incident date: Jul 3, 1999
PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCKED BY ITSELF IN LOCKING POSITION, AND WILL NOT REOPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Mar 12, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
DEVELOPED PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. TOOK CAR TO MIDAS AND WAS TOLD BOTH REAR PROPORTION VALVES WERE LEAKING. MIDAS' DATABASE SHOWED A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAVING THIS FAILURE ON BOTH SIDES AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. WHEN DISCUSSED WITH CADILLAC REPAIR (BUD ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
ENGINE SURGED BY ITSELF, AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN TRYING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR. IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD AND CUTS OFF. DEALER CONTACTED APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES, AND DEALER CANNOT DUPICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED. THE CAR HAS BEEN ALIGNED AND DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION
Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT OF THE VEHICLE, EVERYTHING FEELS LOOSE, OR LOSS OF CONTROL. INDICATOR LIGHT ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Apr 5, 1997
AT 40-50MPH WHILE TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES JAMMED OR FROZE AND DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Apr 5, 1997
AT 40-50MPH WHILE TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES JAMMED OR FROZE AND DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 1997
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN THE ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 27, 1997
THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 9, 1997
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN, DEALER SAYS ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS FINE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 6, 1997
THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLING SYSTEM CAME LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: May 29, 1996
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT, OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DSH
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
IDLE CHIP MALFUNCTION, CAUSES CAR TO IDLE AT 1900 RPM, WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *DSH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
ACCELERATOR CABLE JAMMED, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 27, 1995
ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO PIN HOLES IN BLOCK, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 14, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO START AT TIMES.WHEN THIS OCCURS CAR HAS LOSS OF ALL POWER CONTROLS. TT
STEERING
Aug 14, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO START AT TIMES.WHEN THIS OCCURS CAR HAS LOSS OF ALL POWER CONTROLS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 14, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO START AT TIMES.WHEN THIS OCCURS CAR HAS LOSS OF ALL POWER CONTROLS. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 29, 1994
STRUT FAILED, VEHICKLE BOUNCES ALL OVER THE ROAD/DRIFTS LEFT. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Dec 2, 1992
WINDOW WIPERS CHATTERED/REPLACED BLADES AND INSERTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
REPLACED NOISY BELT/TENSIONER. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO
10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
0008110005A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
GM433505A
Apr 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
433505
Dec 1, 1994
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION. *TW
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 (current) | 1 | 36 | |
| 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 | 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 |