Worst 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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1985 Cadillac Eldorado — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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