1973 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1973 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1973 Cadillac Eldorado has problems

2 complaints 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
Tires20

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

1 recall

1973 Cadillac Eldorado 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.

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

1973 vs. every other Eldorado 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 Eldorado median. How we score

'68'73'77'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eldorado owners report

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

3 OF 4 FIRESTONE TIRES ON MY CAR HAVE DELAMINATED. THE FIRST TIRE HAD THE TREAD DELAMINATE FROM THE TIRE. THE SECOND AND THIRD HAVE HAD THE SIDEWALL DELAMINATE FROM THE TIRE.*AK
Complaint 10025182 · Jun 30, 2003 · 105,000 miles

Own a 1973 Eldorado?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.