1996 Cadillac Eldorado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 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.
“While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The oil pan gasket was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10073903, filed 2004-08, 65,000 miles“The contact stated while driving the vehicle overheats. This occurs because the head bolts rust causing the head gasket to blow. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership. The engine was manufactured by northstar.”
NHTSA complaint #10155035, filed 2006-04, 160,000 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 2005-05“Cracking of fuel rail or return line tubing can result in fuel leak. The consumer experienced a fire in the engine compartment. Recall for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings # 04v110000.”
NHTSA complaint #10097288, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10020584Oct 19, 2006Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption. Vehicles with ld8 or l37 4.6l v8 engines.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 17% |
| 2000 | 9 | 39% |
| 1999 | 5 | 42% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 5 | 16% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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