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1984 Cadillac CimarronProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Cadillac Cimarron, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 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
Electrical system11
Structure11

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

1 recall

1984 Cadillac Cimarron recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 87V-079 · May 7, 1987 · 1,136,407 vehicles

Risk. DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

1984 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
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  • Caution
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6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Cadillac Cimarron, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP86019 · closed Dec 22, 1986
    No recall
  2. SEAT TRACK LOCKEA86023 · closed Jun 1, 1987
    Led to recall 87V-079
  3. POWER ST. ASSISTEA87006 · closed Sep 19, 1988
    No recall
  4. SUDDEN ACCELEA87007 · closed Aug 7, 1987
    No recall
  5. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE85016 · closed Mar 22, 1985
    Led to recall 85V-034
  6. HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILUREPE88027 · closed May 11, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cimarron owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FRONT WIRING HARNESS FAILURE WHEN UNDERSIDE BURST INTO FLAMES, SHORT CIRCUITING POWER DOOR LOCKS, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE, MOTORIST WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE ONLY TO GET DRIVER AND PASSENGER OUT OF VEHICLE SAFELY. *AK
Complaint 810042 · May 14, 1997

Own a 1984 Cimarron?

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