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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Cadillac Eldorado Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
86,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002110%
200116%
199816%
199713%
1994330%

Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado

Fuel system
5 complaints
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

← 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