MYRModel Year Report

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

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1986 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:50.500Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 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 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 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 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 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

1986: 0 complaints

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

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1987-04-27Exterior lighting87V047000 The twilight sentinel potentiometer (Thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

    Remedy: Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1987-07-01Vehicle speed control87V082000 Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
  4. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  5. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V047000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 87V082000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 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.