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2002 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
10
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
19
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,032 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated the overhead eyeglass compartment detached and blocked the view of the rear view mirror. The vehicle was taken the dealer who stated t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2012 · Structure

“I was at don mackey cadillac showing the service adviser a problem under the hood when i noticed that the firewall had a hole in it. In the presence of the advised i pointed out the opening and when i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2008 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19 mpg
City / Highway16 / 25
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 2002 Cadillac Eldorado

How do I know if my 2002 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.

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.

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.