MYRModel Year Report

1989 Cadillac Eldorado

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1989 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:24.589Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Eldorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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
1989: 2 complaints
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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

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

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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BOTH FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND THE REAR TIRES DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. *AK NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030801

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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1989 ELDORADO HAS ENGINE BLOCK PROBLEMS. *TS COOLANT LEAKED THROUGH ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCK. THE COOLANT FAN MODULE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060530

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890421 — service brakes, air

ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Remedy: REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.

Campaign 89V055000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1989 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V055000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Cadillac Eldorado?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Cadillac Eldorado have?

2 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.