Water pump leak after 50k miles. Had to be repaired 3 times. Possibly due to overheating when radiator cap was left loose.
The worst 1994 Cadillac Eldorado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.
Recall number 94V158000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.
- Risk
- The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.
Recall number 93V164000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado
Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
PE94053
Brake light switch
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SQ94016
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint
- Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose
- Revised HVAC blower motor installation procedure
- This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and...
- Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged
- This purpose of this vme message is to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on...
1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1994 Cadillac Eldorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear main seal leak after 70k miles. Will require over $4k due to engine needing to be removed.
Transmission failed after 60k miles and needed to be rebuilt.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado touring coupe. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a loud explosion. She then exited the vehicle and saw smoke coming from under the hood. She then went to open the hood and found pieces of the gasket. The contacts mechanic arrived to assist and when he started the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was extinguished and no one was injured. The mechanic advised the contact that there was a hole in the fuel injector and it had fractured into pieces. The contact inquired with the manufacturer and was advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired and had not been driven since the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado.on september 5, 2008, while driving at 65 MPH , the rpms suddenly increased to 6000.this happened repeatedly. While the contact was driving to the dealership, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic informed the contact that the transmission failed. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 93v164000 (vehicle speed control) and was told that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 186,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado. While driving at 45 MPH the contact felt heat coming from the accelerator pedal. The service engine light and vehicle speed control light illuminated, and stayed that way. The mechanic was unable to diagnose failure. When she attempted to accelerate the vehicle it vibrated. Also, the vehicle a vibrated when the brake pedal was depressed. The current mileage was 180,000.
Passenger's rear tire blew out unexpectedly while traveling at 50 MPH, making it difficult to control the vehicle. This caused the rim to be damaged, and be replaced. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.*ak the rear fender was also damaged.
While driving rear right tire exploded. This was the second time that tires had to be replaced. Consumer contacted the dealer. Michelin tires, radial all season tire, dot m33ve4jx4302, p225/60r16 97s.
The consumer stated recall #93v164000 was issued. However, the consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. But, consumer had to pay large amounts of money to try and get the vehicle repaired. *ak the vehicle constantly died while in motion, the vehicle locked while in park, there was a loss of steering, the engine light was on, the engine surged and died when stopping and the egr valve binding. The vehicle also experienced hose and rear main seal leakage and a loss of oil pressure that caused the engine to die.
The consumer noticed that the driver's seat belt does not retract properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. *ak *sc
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Questions about the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado
Is the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado, fewer than a typical Eldorado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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