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1978 Cadillac CimarronProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Cadillac Cimarron, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1978 Cadillac Cimarron has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1978 Cadillac Cimarron recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1978 vs. every other Cimarron year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cimarron median. How we score

'78'82'83'84'85'86'87'88
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cimarron owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1978 CADILLAC CIMARRON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10577853 · Apr 7, 2014

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