Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
#32 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Cadillac Eldorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | — |
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