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1997 Cadillac Eldorado Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
34,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,800 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.

“The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Eldorado touring coupe (na). While driving approximately 65 MPH, the traction control system light illuminated on the instrument panel ABS light illuminated shortly after and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle slowed to 15 MPH and the contact coasted to the side of the road. The failure occurred again after it was started up again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the problem could have been because of a corroded traction control system or ABS system sensor. The contact shut off the traction control system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10374633, filed 2011-01, 34,800 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200116%
200014%
199726%
199513%

Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado

Fuel system
12 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado

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.

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