1992 Cadillac Eldorado
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
2 of 5 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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I was driving home from work when my 1992 Cadillac Eldorado headlights when out barely able to see 5 minutes afterwards lights came back on thinking that I must have a wire loose check wiring when I got home and found no loose wire anywhere.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-24
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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Vehicle's front left tire blew out. *mr the consumer was changing lanes when the incident occurred, lost control and struck the median.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-20
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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In June of 2003, I purchased a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, that was a trade-in at ruddell auto mall, in port angeles, wa.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-19
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-11
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-03-16Steering91V157000 The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Remedy: Install pinch bolt.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V157000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Eldorado?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.