MYRModel Year Report

1986 Cadillac Eldorado

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1986 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:17.334Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Eldorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 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
1986: 0 complaints
View as data table
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

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870427 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 87V047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870701 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 87V082000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 87V047000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V082000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.