MYRModel Year Report

1982 Cadillac Eldorado

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1982 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:19.753Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Eldorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 29 complaints 1995 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 31 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19840
19853
19860
19870
19882
19892
19903
19912
19925
19935
199410
199529
199631
199731
199816
199912
200023
200118
200210

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040816

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820526 — vehicle speed control

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKETS. THIS COULD ALLOW THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO ROD TO BIND ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CABLE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT CRUISE CONTROL IS LATER ADDED.

Campaign 82V060000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

R 19930527 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Campaign 93E019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V060000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93E019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado?

The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.