1993 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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, 4.6L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 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.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “A rodent presumably a squirrel bit 2 tiny holes in the plastic high pressure (35 PSI) fuel line. Initially undetected, the car was driven several miles spraying gasoline the whole time. When parked it produced a large puddle of gasoline under the car. Last week the same thing happened again only much larger holes. The large puddle of gasoline under the car was warning enough not to start it. The fuel sprays several feet and had the angle of the punctures been slightly higher it would have sprayed the catalytic converter, and the back of the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464196, filed 2012-07, 150,000 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel lights dimmed and the air conditioner compressor off, very low refrigerant, and service ride control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. In addition, there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 94v158000 (equipment) and 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline). …”
NHTSA complaint #10821062, filed 2016-01, 37,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,500 and 128,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 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 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Eldorado FWD | 4.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 |
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
- 94V158000Aug 31, 1994Equipment › Appliance › Air conditionerCovers: Cadillac Eldorado 1993–1994, Seville 1993–1994, Allante 1993
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
- 93V088000May 17, 1993Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Cadillac Eldorado 1993, Seville 1993
The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Recall details for the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Eldorado have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado (Eldorado, 4.6L 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 1993 Cadillac Eldorado reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 79,500 and 128,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.