1999 Cadillac Eldorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eldorado years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado. That ranks 7th out of 8 Eldorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 89,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 42% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 33% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado.
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.
My wife purchased a 1999 cadillac eldorado in 2009 and it only had 38k miles on it. Now in 2016 it only has 103k miles on it but while driving the engine coolant temperature gauge will frequently go from 'normal' to 'engine hot - a/c off'. After shuting off the engine, letting it cool, and topping…
Cadillac eldorado. Consumer writes in regards to information on vehicle engine failures. *smd the consumer stated the engine was repaired. However, it hasn't worked correctly since. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated while driving at any speed the brakes engaged on their own and caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The stabilizer control light illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac eldorado. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and found that the water pump and the over pipe gasket were leaking. They replaced the water pump, the over pipe gasket and the…
1999 cadillac el dorado. At approx 75,000 miles sudden failure of rear brake line (between two rear wheels) due to corrosion. Taken to dealership. Cost to repair $550. *jb
Other Cadillac Eldorado years
← 1998 Eldorado · 2000 Eldorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Eldorado | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Eldorado | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Eldorado | 23 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 Eldorado | 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 1999 Cadillac Eldorado?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.