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1982 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

1982 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

1982 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What Eldorado owners report

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

I BOUGHT CLEAR FLOOR MATS FOR MY CAR, BRAND = KRAGAN 8826 FLOOR MAT CLEAR - MODEL NO = PA 6212492. THE FLOOR MAT IS VERY SLIPERY ON THE CAR CARPET. IT DOES NOT GRIP TO THE FLOOR. YOU CAN EASILY SLIP AND FALL WHILE GETING IN THE CAR SINCE FLOOR MAT SKIDS EASILY. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED.…
Complaint 10086941 · Aug 16, 2004

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