1992 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 132,128miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.9L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and seats (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 132,128 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “I was driving home from work when my 1992 Cadillac Eldorado headlights when out barely able to see 5 minutes afterwards lights came back on thinking that I must have a wire loose check wiring when I got home and found no loose wire anywhere. Next day had vehicle service to see if mechanic could find why my lights are keep turning off. Mechanic could not find any problem. So when I decided to go out for dinner my headlights would not come on. The only light that is working was the passenger side parking light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367817, filed 2010-11, 166,255 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The contact stated that the engine had overheated and he allowed the engine to cool. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 11/15/13 the consumer stated the entire radiator was replaced. Updated 11/20/13”
NHTSA complaint #10543089, filed 2013-09, 98,000 milesSeats: “In june of 2003, I purchased a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, that was a trade-in at ruddell auto mall, in port angeles, wa. This Eldorado was given a service check, but one front seat (drivers side) would not stay locked in the upright position, I asked that it be fixed before I took possession, of it. When I picked it up, the drivers side was working, but the passenger side was not. During the past ten or so months, the drivers side started to recline, and upon trying to raise drivers seat back to a safe upright position, it fails to do so. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082231, filed 2004-07, 97,850 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 98,000 and 166,255 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Cadillac Eldorado version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado FWD | 4.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V157000Sep 18, 1991Steering › Rack and pinionCovers: Cadillac Eldorado 1992, Buick Riviera 1992, Cadillac Seville 1992 +1 more
The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Recall details for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Cadillac Eldorado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 34,556 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 18 | 44,074 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 23 | 62,425 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 1999 | 12 | 46,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 16 | 84,490 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 31 | 90,191 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 31 | 77,848 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 29 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 10 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | 92,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 5 | 132,128 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Eldorado model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado (Eldorado, 4.9L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 132,128 miles and the middle half falls between 98,000 and 166,255 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.