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Cadillac EldoradoModel year report

2002 Cadillac Eldorado Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,556miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl FWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and tires (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,556 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 292 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Vehicle hit several objects before hitting a tree head on and air bags did not deploy. The consumers vehicle hit the back of a concrete truck, a ditch and a tree. The dealer stated the consumer didn't hit the objects at the right angle, which caused the air bags not to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #10042076, filed 2003-10

Body and structure: “I was at don mackey Cadillac showing the service adviser a problem under the hood when I noticed that the firewall had a hole in it. In the presence of the advised I pointed out the opening and when I touched the firewall a piece of the pl astic broke off in my hand. I asked the service adviser if this was typical and he stated that it was not. He also stated that to replace the part would be prohibitively expensive. I feel that this is a safety hazard. The firewall is supposed to protect the passenger compartment in the event of a fire or accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10223608, filed 2008-04, 38,752 miles

Brakes: “Dt consumer states when the brakes are pressed, it doesn't stop the vehicle. It happens when the vehicle is moving slowly. The service department says they can't find out what is wrong with the brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #10121097, filed 2005-05

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,215 and 51,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,556 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20033200432005200720082012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Cadillac Eldorado version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Eldorado FWD4.6L 8-cyl4-speed automatic162519$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 292 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 292 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Eldorado

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021034,5560—19—Not enough data
20011844,0740—18—Stable
20002362,4251—19—Falling
19991246,0000—18—Not enough data
19981684,4901—18—Stable
19973190,1912—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19963177,8482—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199529120,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19941075,0002—18—Not enough data
1993592,0002—18—Not enough data
19925132,1281—18—Not enough data

All Cadillac Eldorado model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado (Eldorado, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,556 miles and the middle half falls between 26,215 and 51,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.