1993 Cadillac Eldorado: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#93v088000, fuel line, however the dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb when attempted to start the vehicle, there was a loud explosion and a large cloud of white smoke had come from the engine. The dealer stated that the vehicle had blown the manifold with pieces of fragments under the hood. The dealer refused to cover the cost. *ssc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2003
“Vehicle stalled while driving about 55 mph. Next morning at first start there was an explosion under hood, then smoke. Consumer contacted gmc customer service, described what happened, and was told fuel pressure regulator had exploded. Vehicle not taken to dealer . *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2001
“Passenger's side retractor will not retract safety belt, leaving occupant without any restraint during a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall, and was out of its warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2001
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“Vehicle started early morning in garage. Loud backfire or explosion on starting ,then engine ran at full throttle.vehicle was unoperative. Towed to dealer and was told the intake manifold had the side blown out at an estimated repair cost of $4000. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2001
“While driving about 60 mph engine quit working. Then, after taking vehicle taken to dealer fuel pump had to be replaced ,and afterwards replaced four other times without a warning on defect.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2000
“After driving had stopped to put fuel in vehicle. Then, when trying to restart engine did not start, and vehicle had to be towed to dealer . They found that defect was on engine fan that caused the engine to be replaced. Since then engine had been replaced two more times.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2000
“While driving at 50 mph engine check light illuminated on the dash. Vehicle descended down twice 5 mph, almost causing vehicle to be hit. Dealer has been contacted. *ak to correct the problem the dealer installed valve kit cleaner , filter kit,automatic transmission fluid, sensor, gasket and seal drive. *yh”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2000
“While at 55mph a deer came in front of car, consumer hit a wet spot and car spinned out of control and hit a brick wall, ripped up the back end of the car, none of the airbags deployed. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2000
“When vehicle was started there was an explosion in the engine manifold, vehicle was towed to the dealership. Repairs were made at owner's expense. Please list repairs. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2000
“Blown head gasket, causing the engine to overheat. In repairing the engine they drilled theholes too big and could not reinstall the heads. Had to purchase a new engine. I felt it was the garages fault they drilled the block wrong.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
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Is the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Cadillac Eldorado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 92,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.