1988 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Cadillac Eldorado has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Cadillac Eldorado recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Cadillac Eldorado, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE NON-RETURNNo recall
- REAR DISC BRAKESNo recall
What Eldorado owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED HARD AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STILL RACING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND RESTARTED THE CAR. NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS TOO FAR FOR A TOW, SO I DROVE ~50 MILES TO MY DAUGHTER'S…
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