1996 Cadillac Eldorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,337miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,337 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer claimed that vehicle lost the brakes, and the brake lines rusted. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and neither was willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10097860, filed 2004-10, 68,337 miles“While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the front and rear brake rotors. However, the problem recurred, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem . Also, check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10117550, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10017254Oct 31, 2005Abs light on diagnostic trouble code c1226 or unwanted abs or tcs activation.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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