1981 Cadillac eldorado
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Cadillac eldorado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1981 Cadillac eldorado at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1981 Cadillac eldorado recalls 1
THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1981 Cadillac eldorado common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1981 Cadillac eldorado. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
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FRON LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPCCIFIED TORQUE. NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION RESULTING IN REDUCED CONTROLLABILITY AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Transport Canada #1981071 · Jun 1981Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac eldorado
The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors from 1952 until 2002, over twelve generations.
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