2002 Cadillac Eldorado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,215miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,215 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 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the contact heard a clinking noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer stated that the valve solenoid and torque converter caused the failure and they made the replacement. Approximately four months later, while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced difficulty shifting gears. The dealer stated that the switch assembly and lower valves caused the failure and they made the replacement. Approximately one month later, the contact stated that the transmission would not upshift. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211331, filed 2007-12, 26,215 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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