1984 Cadillac Eldorado
Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 10 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
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1985-04-10Defect petitionClosed 1985-06-05 Carbon monoxide flow into passenger area
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1985-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 1988-02-18 Side door fires
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1988-01-11Visibility87V167000 Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.
Remedy: Install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also).
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1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
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1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
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1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (Engine run on with ignition off).
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 84V011000 · Seats
- Recall 87V167000 · Visibility
- Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1984 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.