MYRModel Year Report

1990 Cadillac Eldorado

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1990 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:50.897Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 1991: 2 complaints 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 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 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 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 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

1990: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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While driving consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-20

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle stalled without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Car heater stopped working 7 days later stated working that day started on fire total loss

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-25

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1990-03-12Seat belts90V028000 Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

    Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1990-10-05Power train90V164000 Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

    Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1990-12-07Air bags90E043004 Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

    Remedy: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-06-21Seat belts95V110000 The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V028000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 90V164000 · Power train
  • Recall 90E043004 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V110000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Eldorado?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado have?
4 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.