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Fuel systemPart report

1998 Cadillac Eldorado Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
31%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, 31% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 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 stated that while driving his 1998 Cadillac Eldorado he could smell gas, so he took it to pep boys. At pep boys they stated that the plastic part of the fuel rail had several pinholes in it and was spraying a mist of fuel onto the number eight spark plug. The plastic tubing had to be replaced. The failure mileage was 94000. The contact can provide a copy of the invoice repair if needed. Updated 2/16/2007 - the technician informed the consumer of a recall related to this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10178786, filed 2007-01, 94,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong fuel odor. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from one of the fuel lines. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 149,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10420102, filed 2011-08, 149,500 miles

“The contact owns a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground. She also smelled a strong odor of gasoline outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was due to the fuel rail. The vehicle has not been repaired and is not being driven due to the safety hazard. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. Updated 08/14/09. Updated 08/17/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10276811, filed 2009-07, 92,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200116%
1998531%
19971239%
1996929%
19952069%
1994110%
1993360%

Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado

Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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