MYRModel Year Report

1997 Cadillac Eldorado

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1997 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:03.064Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
59
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

25% of complaints

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 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 59 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 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 59 complaints 1997 59 1998: 16 complaints 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 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 59 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002

1997: 59 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

25% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

22% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel rail.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Recall request for engineering analysis customer is asking for info about recall EA04-003**cc the consumer stated he was injured due to his friends 1997 Cadillac Eldorado stalling. The consumer referenced recall number 04V110000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-03

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Steering

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. While parking the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The driver exited the vehicle and was informed that it was on fire. A fire report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-13

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

5% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1997-05-28Service brakes, hydraulic97V064000 The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2003-10-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-02-03 Fuel rail leakage
  3. I
    2004-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-23 Fuel rail leaks
  4. R
    2004-06-02Fuel system, gasoline04V110000 Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on June 2…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V064000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Cadillac Eldorado?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado have?
2 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.