MYRModel Year Report

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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1998 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:39:51.382Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 1998 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 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 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002
1998: 16 complaints
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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 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel rail.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180809

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

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WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030401

WHEELS

2 of 16 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

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CONSUMER STATES, THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THE ALUMINUM WHEELS RIMS ARE FULLY CHROME, THOSE GOT SOME PIN HOLE, ON THOSE HOLE ALLOW WATER, DIRT AND OTHER MATERIALS CAUSING TO CORRODE THE WHEEL INSIDE THE CHROME. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030117

SUSPENSION

1 of 16 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971101 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.

Campaign 97V183000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V183000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Cadillac Eldorado?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.