Complaints
85
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:75,191 mi
Crash-related:3
#26 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | 3 | — | 75,191 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 113,100 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 71,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 127,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 2 | — | — | 91,034 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 34,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 101,859 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | — |
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