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1998 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
16
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1998 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 97V183000 Reported 8,611 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,837 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac eldorado. When the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the plastic fuel rail was leaking. The f”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2018 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Strong gasoline fumes noted when vehicle is parked in garage overnight”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 19, 2015 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway15 / 24
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.6 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 1998 Cadillac Eldorado

How do I know if my 1998 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Cadillac Eldorado; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 97V183000).

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.