1999 Cadillac Eldorado
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.
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While driving the service engine light and the low coolant light comes on, then the vehicle overheats. This is because the vehicle is losing coolant.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-30
Service brakes
4 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
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My wife purchased a 1999 Cadillac Eldorado in 2009 and it only had 38K miles on it. Now in 2016 it only has 103K miles on it but while driving the engine coolant temperature gauge will frequently go from 'normal' to 'engine hot - a/c off'.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-10
Cadillac Eldorado. Consumer writes in regards to information on vehicle engine failures. *smd the consumer stated the engine was repaired. However, it hasn't worked correctly since.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-28
Electrical system
1 of 12 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Vehicle was parked at hospital after driving 2 miles. While vehicle was parked, engine off, no keys in ignition, vehicle caught fire in engine compartment. Vehicle totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-14
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Cadillac Eldorado?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.