Menu

2000 Cadillac EldoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints236 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado has problems

23 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
Engine and engine cooling90
Electrical system40
Engine41
Steering21
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10
Air bags11
Visibility11
Seats10
2 other systems21

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

1 recall

2000 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

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 99V-301 · Oct 29, 1999 · 1,284 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2000 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO HAS HAD THE "CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSORS" REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR (2000).ALTHOUGH GM HAS "TSB"'S OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM THEY CLAIM MINE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE VIN # IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE INDICATED ON THIS PARTICULAR "TSB" SAME CAR----SAME TROUBLE…
Complaint 10240182 · Aug 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT MADE A WHINING NOISE FROM THE BEARING. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON JULY 14, 2008 AND NO REPAIRS HAVE YET BEEN MADE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10234381 · Jul 15, 2008 · 57,000 miles
2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO ENGINE FAILURE AND CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER'S LACK OF RESPONSE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, THE A/C AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW HAD BECOME INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER HEARD A METAL ON METAL CRUNCHING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE…
Complaint 10134505 · Aug 18, 2005

Own a 2000 Eldorado?

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