no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
1996 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel system, gasoline
4Engine and engine cooling
3Equipment
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 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
Equipment: electrical
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, CAUSING LOSS OF GAUGE FUNCTION AND ALL…
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
1996 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
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL RAIL LEAKSLed to recall 04V-110
- INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTLed to recall 98V-115
- FUEL RAIL LEAKAGENo recall
In owners' words
What Eldorado owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON OUR WAY TO A FAMILY FUNERAL BELLS STARTED GOING OFF AND LIGHTS FLASHING. MY HUSBAND HAD PUT IN A NEW ENGINE FROM ONE STOP AUTO DON'T KNOW WHY. WHEN WE CAME BACK FROM VIRGINIA I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC HE DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING TO IT. HE BELIEVED THE BRAIN AND THE ENGINE WASN'T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WERE FLASHING BEFORE COMPLETELY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS INOPERABLE, EXCEPT FOR THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, WHICH CAUSES A LOSS OF GAUGE…
Own a 1996 Eldorado?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.