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1990 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
3
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
17
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1990 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. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V110000 Reported 113,343 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

  2. Floor shift (power train)

    NHTSA 90V164000 Reported 63,964 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

    Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

  3. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V028000 Reported 10,166 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

    Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 122,133 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2004 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Car heater stopped working 7 days later stated working that day started on fire total loss”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2004 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17 mpg
City / Highway15 / 23
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.5 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 1990 Cadillac Eldorado

How do I know if my 1990 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 1990 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 90V028000).

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.