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1995 Cadillac Eldorado Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
120,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
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 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. The part named most often is fuel system, with 20 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (3). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 5% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “On november 21, 2007 I received a recall for 1995 Eldorado Cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. On novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back fired and went up in flames. From under the hood to back seat. The car is not repairable. Gm has not done anything to correct the problem which is my loss, leaving me without a vehicle for nearly four months.”

NHTSA complaint #10222125, filed 2008-03, 159,999 miles

Electrical system: “After starting the ignition engine vehicle caught on fire. Consumer managed to exit the vehicle safely. Consumer's husband gas the vehicle the day before. On the day in question, they made several stops and the consumer never noticed the vehicle was getting hard to start and the decreasing fuel level. After starting the vehicle the last time, it instantly started to burn. Vheicle was a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #10046384, filed 2003-12, 124,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The date reported is the most recent (and fourth) episode of illness brought on after traveling in a 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. After every trip, I developed severe flu like symptoms and sinus irritation. I called a nearby Cadillac dealer and they told me it was most likely mold in the air conditioning/climate control system .”

NHTSA complaint #10010837, filed 2003-03

Air bags: “The contact owns 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. The service air bag light began illuminating intermittently. Nhtsa campaign id number: 98v115000, air bags is related to his year, make, and model; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the air bag could fail to deploy during a crash. The current mileage was 136,000 and the failure mileage was 134,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10285684, filed 2009-09, 134,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

5% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,495 and 135,000 miles.

0%0–105%10–250%25–5021%50–7511%75–10053%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 120,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2003920052008201420162020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Eldorado FWD4.6L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152318$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

Recall details for the 1995 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. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Eldorado

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021034,5560—19—Not enough data
20011844,0740—18—Stable
20002362,4251—19—Falling
19991246,0000—18—Not enough data
19981684,4901—18—Stable
19973190,1912—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19963177,8482—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199529120,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19941075,0002—18—Not enough data
1993592,0002—18—Not enough data
19925132,1281—18—Not enough data

All Cadillac Eldorado model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 20 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Cadillac Eldorado get?

The EPA rates the 1995 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 1995 Cadillac Eldorado reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 69,495 and 135,000 miles; 5% 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.