Most common 2000 Cadillac Eldorado problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Eldorado complaints by model year
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2000 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (1)
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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.
What 2000 Cadillac Eldorado owners say
Engine & cooling
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 and shreds the headbolts causing a failing head gasket, when the threading on the headbolts starts to shred apart from heat, the head gasket cannot hold causing overheating causing the head gasket to blow, GM knowingly shipped all northstar engines with this problem and still has not recalled it, the models affected by this awful problem 1992-2002 Cadillac seville sts/sls 1992-2002 Cadillac elderado ESC/etc 1992-2002 Cadillac deville . …
The car has been overheating since 83600 miles. We changed the thermostat and it still did the same thing. Took to Cadillac dealer and they said there was nothing wrong. Went got the car and paid price 3 days later it was overheating and antifreeze was disappearing. Filled the radiator up with antifreeze and it disappeared again. We changed the lower radiator hose and flushed the radiator and tried it again. The coolant disappeared again and no sign of a leak. Where is the antifreeze going. I was told it was the head gasket or the intake manifold gasket. I am unemployed and do not have the money to have this done. I can not find work without a vehicle. I just bought this car at 75000 miles. This car ran like a charm until I took it in for an oil change at the Cadillac dealer and they put the wrong oil in the engine. By the way this engine is the northstar engine. …
Electrical system
While traveling at 65 MPH the engine quit in the middle of the I-35w bridge over the mississippi river in minneapolis. I managed to coast safely to a stop on an exit ramp about 200 ft from bobby and steve's auto world. They spent four hours trying to figure out the problem was. They found the ecs fuse had blown but they were not able to determine what caused its failure even after four hours of working on the car. They replaced the fuse and everything began working properly. The problem had not recurred as of this date. I bought a package of five10 amp replacement fuses and put them in the glove compartment. I was told that ecs fuse supplies the power train control module, the agr valve, the evaporator canister purge valve, the ignition one relay, the mass airflow sensor, and the trans axle.
2000 Cadillac Eldorado engine failure and Cadillac customer assistance center's lack of response.** answer required*** weeks after purchase, the A/C and the drivers side power window had become intermittent. The consumer heard a metal on metal crunching noise. The vehicle stalled. The consumer looked under the vehicle and saw several pieces of metal scattered on the road. It was determined that the engine seized because one of the connecting rods experienced an internal failure and crashed through the back of the engine block. The battery was replaced a year ago and had died again.
2000 Cadillac Eldorado engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Eldorado rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Eldorado at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?
The engine & cooling — 13 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (4) and steering (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, the most recent from October 29, 1999 (tie rod assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Eldorado?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1999 and 2002. See the full Cadillac Eldorado years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Cadillac Eldorado problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 63,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.