2000 Cadillac Eldorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eldorado years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. That ranks 4th out of 8 Eldorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 39%), typically at around 19,550 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 9 | 39% | 19,550 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 343,863 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 88,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 62,663 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 183,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac Eldorado recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
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.
Dear nhtsa, cadillac gm shipped the northstar engine with a known head gasket issue involving the threading and the shortness of the headbolts, when the the coolant flows through the engine, the heat of the coolant going thru the head gaskets rips and shreds the headbolts causing a failing head…
Cpsc:seats in 2000 cadillac eldorado suddenly deteriorated and wiring inside cushions seams exposed as both driver and passenger felt electrical pulsating sensations from back and back of thighs close to the backs of near left knee for driver and right knee for passenger. *dt the consumer stated…
Engine turns off for no reason while going under 40 miles. Have to put it in neutral and it will start right up again. Usually on city streets, in motion. We think most of the time after turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac eldorado. While making a right turn at 5 mph, the contact felt a burning sensation on his right foot and noticed that an unknown hot liquid was leaking onto the accelerator and brake pedals. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac eldorado. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact felt a burning sensation on his right foot and noticed that an unknown hot liquid was leaking onto the accelerator and brake pedals. The…
Other Cadillac Eldorado years
← 1999 Eldorado · 2001 Eldorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Eldorado | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Eldorado | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 1 |
| 1999 Eldorado | 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 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.