1998 Cadillac Eldorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eldorado years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. That ranks 6th out of 8 Eldorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Cadillac Eldorado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 25% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 25% | 79,059 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 61,240 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 79,059 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 79,059 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.
Risk: The harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
Strong gasoline fumes noted when vehicle is parked in garage overnight
Tl* 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…
Tl*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…
Two tires continue to lose air. I finally went to replace the tires and the service center said that the rim was leaking and had to be replaced. That there was a hole in the rim from oxidation. The chrome was peeling off of 2 of the rims. *tr
Other Cadillac Eldorado years
← 1997 Eldorado · 1999 Eldorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Eldorado | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Eldorado | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Eldorado | 23 | 1 |
| 1999 Eldorado | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 Eldorado | 31 | 2 |
| 1996 Eldorado | 31 | 2 |
| 1995 Eldorado | 29 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eldorado model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.