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1992 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage166kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado has problems

5 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
Exterior lighting20
Engine and engine cooling10
Seats10
Tires11

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

1 recall

1992 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.

–no report yet

Steering: rack and pinion

Recall 91V-157 · Sep 18, 1991 · 2,371 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

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

1992 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN MY 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, BARELY ABLE TO SEE, THEN 5 MINUTES AFTERWARDS LIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THINKING THAT I MUST HAVE A WIRE LOOSE SO I CHECKED THE WIRING WHEN I GOT HOME AND FOUND NO LOOSE WIRES ANYWHERE. DURING THE NEXT DAY I HAD MY 1992…
Complaint 10367819 · Nov 24, 2010 · 166,255 miles
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN MY 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT BARELY ABLE TO SEE 5 MINUTES AFTERWARDS LIGHTS CAME BACK ON THINKING THAT I MUST HAVE A WIRE LOOSE CHECK WIRING WHEN I GOT HOME AND FOUND NO LOOSE WIRE ANYWHERE. NEXT DAY HAD VEHICLE SERVICE TO SEE IF MECHANIC COULD…
Complaint 10367817 · Nov 24, 2010 · 166,255 miles

Own a 1992 Eldorado?

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