2000 Cadillac Eldorado

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2000 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:51.869Z

Only 23 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 23 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, 2000 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 29 complaints 1995 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 31 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002
2000: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19840
19853
19860
19870
19882
19892
19903
19912
19925
19935
199410
199529
199631
199731
199816
199912
200023
200118
200210

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WIITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. 8NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030417

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030605

ENGINE

4 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

INJURY
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DEAR NHTSA, CADILLAC GM SHIPPED THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE WITH A KNOWN HEAD GASKET ISSUE INVOLVING THE THREADING AND THE SHORTNESS OF THE HEADBOLTS, WHEN THE THE COOLANT FLOWS THROUGH THE ENGINE, THE HEAT OF THE COOLANT GOING THRU THE HEAD GASKETS RIPS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200722

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

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THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. *MR *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030611

STEERING

2 of 23 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC EL DORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120926

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991116 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Campaign 99V301000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V301000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.