1984 Cadillac Eldorado recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Vehicle Speed Control
What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail. A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
What could happen: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 ELDORADO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 89V102000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Notes: SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.
2. Visibility (wipers / glass)
What's wrong, in plain English: You may not be able to see the road clearly. WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
What could happen: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA.
The fix: INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 ELDORADO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 87V167000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Summary: WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA.
Remedy: INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
Notes: SYSTEM: WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.
3. Seats
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat frames, adjusters or child-seat anchors. SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
What could happen:
The fix: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 ELDORADO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V011000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Summary: SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Consequence:
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITHAR9 OR AV5 BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS, SEAT BACK LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SEAT MAY FOLD FORWARD IN A CRASH, AND WOULDINCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1984 Cadillac Eldorado owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Engine (2), Body / structure (2), Hydraulic (2), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/09/1999 · Electrical system
CAR WOULD NOT START.WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE, SAW THAT THE BATTERRY EXPLODED, AND THE BATTERY TERMINAL WAS PULLED OUT OF THE BATTERY. *AK
07/23/1999 · Brakes
I KNOW THIS IS A USED CAR BUT,I WOULD LIKE TO GET ADDITIONAL INFO ON IT.MY SON-INLAW BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1992.HE HAD THE MOTOR WORKED ON TWICE.MY SISTER BOUGHT IT FROM HIM IN 1997,SHE HAD MOTOR WORKED ON TWICE.MY SISTER GAVE IT TO MY DAD HE JUST HAD WORK DONE ONIT AND IT'S STILL NOT RIGHT. SINCE IT WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM ORIGINAL DEALER CAN RECALLS STILL BE D…
07/21/1999 · Engine
ENGINE FAILED. MJS
02/24/1997 · Unknown Or Other
UNSPECIFIED.
12/04/1995 · Engine
PURCHASE CAR NEW AT 28,000 MILES THE ENGINE BLEW . TT
03/16/1995 · Body / structure
UNDERHOOD SIDE ARMS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD UP HOOD; HOOD FALLS DOWN; COULD CAUSE INJURY. TT
01/18/1995 · Brakes
ROTORS UNDERSIZED, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF ROTORS. TT
01/18/1995 · Brakes
DRUM WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY. TT