Cadillac Eldorado

19842002 · 24 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
21

The Cadillac Eldorado has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2002. Over this period, the Eldorado has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2002
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2001
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152518MPG
2000
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650152519MPG
1999
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1998
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1997
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1996
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1995
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1994
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152317MPG
1992
4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1991
4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1990
4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152317MPG
1989
4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1988
4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152217MPG
1987
4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1986
4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1985
4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
5.7L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,050172620MPG
1984
4.1L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,850182621MPG
1984
4.1L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG

Historical Efficiency

2002
19
2001
18
2000
19
1999
18
1998
18
1997
18
1996
18
1995
18
1994
18
1993
18
1992
18
1991
18
1990
17
1989
18
1988
17
1987
18
1986
18
1985
20
1984
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Eldorado) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Cadillac Eldorado. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Cadillac Cadillac Eldorado grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
76
Total Deaths
62

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.9%
Speeding Involved
19.7%
DUI Involved
18.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

69%
Front
27%
Side
4%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2020
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.17
2019
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2018
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2017
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2016
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.91
2014
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.60

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
1
1998
1
1997
1
1996
1
1995
2
1994
1
1993
2
1992
1
1990
4
1989
1
1986
3
1984
3
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