1990 Cadillac Eldorado Problems: 3 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1990 Cadillac Eldorado problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
1
Engine
1
Fuel system
1

Problems by type

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Electrical
1
Engine
1
Fuel system
1

Recalls 3

Seat belts: front: webbingReported May 31, 1995 · 113,343 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

Recall number 95V110000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported September 6, 1990 · 63,964 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk: Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Recall number 90V164000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported February 12, 1990 · 10,166 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.
Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

Recall number 90V028000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado

1990 Cadillac Eldorado fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

Engine	Drive	City	Highway	Combined
4.5L 8‑cyl	FWD	15	23	17

What 1990 Cadillac Eldorado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Fuel system · 66,400 miles · CA

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

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · MI · fire

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

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NV

The vehicle stalled without warning.

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Questions about the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado

Is the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, fewer than a typical Eldorado model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado have?

3 recalls, covering seat belts and power train.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado get?

Official estimates for the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.5L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.

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