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1992 Cadillac Eldorado problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado is lights. It has fewer complaints than a typical Eldorado model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
10
Worst area
Lights
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 1992 Cadillac Eldorado problems

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

  • Lights
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Lights
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Steering: rack and pinionReported September 18, 1991 · 2,371 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Risk
If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install pinch bolt.

Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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1992 Cadillac Eldorado fuel economy

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

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.9L 8‑cylFWD152318

What 1992 Cadillac Eldorado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The contact stated that the engine had overheated and he allowed the engine to cool. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn the consumer stated the entire radiator was replaced. Updated 11/20/13

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Lights · 166,255 miles · NC

I was driving home from work when my 1992 cadillac eldorado headlights went out, barely able to see, then 5 minutes afterwards lights came back on, thinking that I must have a wire loose so I checked the wiring when I got home and found no loose wires anywhere. During the next day I had my 1992 cadillac serviced to see if the mechanic could find out why the lights are turning off. Mechanic could not find any problem. So when I decided to go out for dinner my headlights would not come on again. The only light that is working was the passenger side parking light. This is very dangerous while driving down country side roads if it was totally dark outside I would have had a bad accident.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Lights · 166,255 miles · NC

I was driving home from work when my 1992 cadillac eldorado headlights when out barely able to see 5 minutes afterwards lights came back on thinking that I must have a wire loose check wiring when I got home and found no loose wire anywhere. Next day had vehicle service to see if mechanic could find why my lights are keep turning off. Mechanic could not find any problem. So when I decided to go out for dinner my headlights would not come on. The only light that is working was the passenger side parking light. This is very dangerous while driving down country side roads if it was totally dark outside I would have had a bad accident.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Seats · 97,850 miles · WA

In june of 2003, I purchased a 1992 cadillac eldorado, that was a trade-in at ruddell auto mall, in port angeles, wa. This eldorado was given a service check, but one front seat (drivers side) would not stay locked in the upright position, I asked that it be fixed before I took possession, of it. When I picked it up, the drivers side was working, but the passenger side was not. During the past ten or so months, the drivers side started to recline, and upon trying to raise drivers seat back to a safe upright position, it fails to do so. Now both seats are not working, each having manual recline levers (broken), and six-way electric adjustment that work on both front seats. Is this a common defect, for the '92 eldorado manual recline seats? The dealer costs for total seat replacement, is too high, dealer cost for each seat-back recline hinge (two in each seat) is $148.00 +tax and labor. Which is also too high, for a retired 60 year old, disabled veteran, living on limited income.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Tires · OH · crash

Vehicle's front left tire blew out. *mr the consumer was changing lanes when the incident occurred, lost control and struck the median. *scc

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Questions about the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado

Is the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, fewer than a typical Eldorado model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado?

Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado have?

1 recall, covering steering.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado get?

Official estimates for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.

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