Complaints
67
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:61,240 mi
#33 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Avg mileage:98,667 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 61,240 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 3 | — | — | 98,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 79,059 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 79,059 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 149,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | 86,500 mi |
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