MYRModel Year Report

1982 Cadillac Eldorado

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1982 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:07.572Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 59 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 10 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 59 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 59 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002

1982: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19840
19853
19860
19870
19882
19892
19903
19912
19925
19935
199410
199529
199659
199759
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, 2004-08-16

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 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…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

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    1982-05-26Vehicle speed control82V060000 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.

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    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
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    1993-05-27Fuel system, gasoline93E019000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 82V060000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 93E019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.