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1984 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
16–21
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V102000 Reported 1,755,897 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

  2. Power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 87V167000 Reported 5,442 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.

    Remedy: Install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also).

  3. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado (Eldorado Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–21 mpg
City / Highway14–18 / 20–26
FuelDiesel, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.1/5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Cadillac Eldorado model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Eldorado model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1968 Cadillac Eldorado10
1973 Cadillac Eldorado12
1977 Cadillac Eldorado10
1979 Cadillac Eldorado10
1980 Cadillac Eldorado10
1981 Cadillac Eldorado10
1982 Cadillac Eldorado21
1983 Cadillac Eldorado11
1984 Cadillac Eldorado30
1985 Cadillac Eldorado23
1986 Cadillac Eldorado20
1987 Cadillac Eldorado10
1988 Cadillac Eldorado02
1989 Cadillac Eldorado12
1990 Cadillac Eldorado33
1991 Cadillac Eldorado12
1992 Cadillac Eldorado15
1993 Cadillac Eldorado25
1994 Cadillac Eldorado210
1995 Cadillac Eldorado229
1996 Cadillac Eldorado231
1997 Cadillac Eldorado231
1998 Cadillac Eldorado116
1999 Cadillac Eldorado012
2000 Cadillac Eldorado123
2001 Cadillac Eldorado018
2002 Cadillac Eldorado010

Checking a specific 1984 Cadillac Eldorado

How do I know if my 1984 Cadillac Eldorado has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V011000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Cadillac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.