Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel system, gasoline17
- Electrical system3
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Air bags1
- Engine1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 83,760 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In Finland
8 of these cars first registered in 1995 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 169,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
2 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 13.4–15.9 L/100 km (about 15–18 mpg US), CO₂ 308–366 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 10.3 | 13.4 |
| Eldorado # · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 12.3 | 15.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
| 1998137 15 Jul 1998 | Airbag THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS IF THE VEHICLE INTERIOR HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO ENOUGH WATER TO SOAK THE CARPET A… |
| 1996141 16 Sept 1996 | Fuel System NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.9 LITRE ENGINES. AN INCORRECT ENRICHMENT CALIBRATION TO THE FUELING STRATEGY OF THESE VEHICLES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Cadillac told its dealers about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 628813 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT |
| 6088914 | ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT |
| 606086 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT |
| 602983 | CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC |
| 602766 | VARIOUS INFORMATION ON AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). *YC |
| 601908 | CONDITIONS REGARDING DTC CODE P039, TORGUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT, MAY SET WHEN DRIVING UP A SLIGHT GRADE AFTER A COLD START. *YC |
| 54328 | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC |
| 54195 | COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC |
| 54065 | COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS). |
| 53015 | WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC |
| 52564 | EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW |
| 45854 | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE (REPLACE RKE MODULE).*SD |
| 45853 | ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START - NO FUEL PRESSURE (REPLACE MODULE FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND JUMPER HARNESS). *SD |
| 44055 | STARTER MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN OR CRANK AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR TURNED OFF (SOLENOID GROUND WIRE). *TW |
| 43022 | UNKNOWN |
| 41081 | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE(REPLACE RKE MODULE). *TW |
| 41073 | RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW |
| 39302 | METALLIC KNOCK SOUND FROM ENGINE. *TW |
| 39296 | EXTENDED CRANK TIME AFTER COLD SOAK. *TW |
| 39277 | WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW |
| 39073 | AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCK WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF. *TW |
| 37940 | CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH OR HOOD. *TW |
| 37938 | RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION. *TW |
| 37889 | GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TW |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL RAIL LEAKS
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation