Most common 2001 Cadillac Eldorado problems
Share of the 18 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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What 2001 Cadillac Eldorado owners say
Brakes
Dt: the brake rotors rusted and were defective. The front rotors were resurfaced at 7,000 miles. This was on February 28, 2003. The rear rotors were resurfaced at 8,000 miles. The front and rear rotors were replaced at 9,000 miles. The rear rotors were resurfaced at 11,000 miles. The front and rear rotors and brake pads were replaced at 23,000 miles. After the repairs were made the replacement parts had the same failures. The consumer had to pay for the last repair out of pocket because it was no longer under warranty. There have been no accidents as of yet. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that they did not recognize that there was a problem with the brake rotors.
On two occasions, my mother drove to grocery stores, parked her 2001 el dorado Cadillac, shopped, got back in the car and put it reverse, to back out of the parking space, put it in drive, began to accelerate and the brakes failed. The first time she almost hit a pedestrian. The second time she ended up blowing a stop sign and ended up in the middle of oncoming traffic before the brakes engaged. There were two service calls regarding the problem with guy hill Cadillac in san diego and another service call with de la fuente Cadillac in el cajon california. All three service calls resulted in the same response. The problem could not be duplicated.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Eldorado. While driving approximately between 20-30 MPH the "check engine coolant" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures. The dealer replaced the head gasket at an expense of $3,000.00. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2001 Cadillac without warning lost both steering and braking on two occasions. This failure occurred as a result of a malfunctioning crank sensor and resulted in the engine losing power. The consumer has filed three formal complaints about this problem, two with the dealer and one with the manufacturer. The dealer admitted that Cadillac had a known sensor problem from 2000 to 2004.
2001 Cadillac Eldorado engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 25 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 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 2001 Cadillac Eldorado?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc › rotor. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2001 Cadillac Eldorado problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 44,000 miles; 57% 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.