MYRModel Year Report

1988 Cadillac Eldorado

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1988 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:28.554Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

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 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 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 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 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 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 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

1988: 2 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

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

From a complete stop the car suddenly accelerated as if I had floored the gas pedal. I braked hard and brought the car to a stop, the engine still racing. I turned off the engine, waited a while and restarted the car. Normal operation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-20

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado. While driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle overheated and stalled. The contact waited for the vehicle to cool down for an hour and was able to restart it. The failure occurred intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-17

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
  2. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  3. 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

1988 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Cadillac Eldorado?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Cadillac Eldorado have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.