1998 Cadillac Eldorado
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 5 of 16 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Transmission & Drivetrain include more crash reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 31 in 1997 to 16 in 1998.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | vs. 1998 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 4,300 | 3,450 | 4,300 | 4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 494 | 494 | 468 | |
| Complaints filed | 31 | 31 | 16 | 12 | 23 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado?
Fuel System: 5 of 16 NHTSA complaints (31%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado?
EPA estimates $3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 15 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Campaign 97V183000 · Oct 28, 1997
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.
Consequence: THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.