1996 Cadillac Eldorado Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure. The dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night. There is a NHTSA recall, # 95v224000. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10150467, filed 2006-02, 94,500 miles“Complaint regarding recall 95v224000: analog instrument cluster defect. There were problems with the climate control, odometer, gauges, trunk release, gas door release, steering wheel/radio controls, dome lights and the twilight sent. The consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10079527, filed 2004-06“1996 Cadillac Eldorado electrical failure while driving. Consumer stated that he will lose gauges, auto headlights, warning lamps, and turn signal indicators. He says this failure usually occurs on the freeway. The consumer stated everything blinked and flashed as if a switch was being rapidly turned on and off. After 2 minutes everything went black. The consumer located a recall regarding the problem he experienced, however Cadillac informed him, that his vehicle identification number was outside of the production date. Recall# 95v224000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219544, filed 2008-02Related recalls
- 95V224000Nov 30, 1995The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument…Covers: Cadillac Eldorado 1996, Seville 1996
Related service bulletins
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- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10114924Oct 23, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology