Cadillac Eldorado Recalls

The Cadillac Eldorado has been recalled 6 times across the 1995–1998, 2000 model years. The most recent recall, from March 4, 2004, covers the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Cadillac dealer.

6recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Steering
    117%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    117%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    117%
  • Brakes
    117%
  • Equipment & accessories
    117%
  • Air bags
    117%

2000 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (1)

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 99V-301 · Oct 29, 1999 · 1,284 vehicles

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.

1998 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (1)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 97V-183 · Oct 27, 1997 · 8,611 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

1997 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 04V-110 · Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles

Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction May degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that May crack.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA recall 97V-064 · Apr 28, 1997 · 156,910 vehicles

The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

1996 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 04V-110 · Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles

Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction May degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that May crack.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line.

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 95V-224 · Nov 30, 1995 · 1,408 vehicles

The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays;" no.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

1995 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 04V-110 · Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles

Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction May degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that May crack.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 98V-115 · May 26, 1998 · 102,627 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

Remedy: Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac Eldorado have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the Cadillac Eldorado across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Cadillac Eldorado has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.