MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Eldorado

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2002 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:41.994Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 2002 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 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002
2002: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

2 of 10 total reports mention: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THE OVERHEAD EYEGLASS COMPARTMENT DETACHED AND BLOCKED THE VIEW OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120521

AIR BAGS

2 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE HIT SEVERAL OBJECTS BEFORE HITTING A TREE HEAD ON AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF A CONCRETE TRUCK, A DITCH AND A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031007

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030408

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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FRONT TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE SIDEWALL TO CRACK. DEALER RECOMMENDED TIRE REPLACEMENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031016

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Cadillac Eldorado?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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