1984 Cadillac eldorado
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Cadillac eldorado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1984 Cadillac eldorado at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1984 Cadillac eldorado recalls 3
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Fix: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.
Fix: INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED WINDOW SWITCHES. (1984 MODELS WILL RECEIVE NEW CONNECTORS ALSO).
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Fix: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
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.
1984 Cadillac eldorado common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1984 Cadillac eldorado MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1984 Cadillac eldorado costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1984 Cadillac eldorado — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
THROTTLE NON-RETURN Closed
NHTSA #C89001 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Mar 1989 · closed Jan 1990REAR DISC BRAKES Closed
SUMMARY: CORROSION IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PREVENTS AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR PAD WEAR. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE. GM HAS ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION AND CHANGED SPRING RATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. SAME BASIC DESIGN USED ON ALL MODELS IDENTIFIED.
NHTSA #EA88036 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jul 1988 · closed Aug 1991SIDE DOOR FIRES Closed
SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: GM HAS DUPLICATED A FIRE USING SALTWATER ON THE DOOR SWITCHES. WATER MAY DROP FROM AN OPEN WINDOW ONTO THESWITCH PANEL ON THE DOOR ARMREST. GM REVIEWING RISK, WILL NOTIFY ODIBY LATE SEPT ON POSSIBLE FUTURE GM ACTION.ANALYSIS: SALT WATER CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR. INCREASED INCIDENTS AREREPORTED IN THE WINTER MONTHS. SALT WATER MAY PROVIDE A CONDUCTIVE PATHBELOW CURRENT RATING OF FUS…
NHTSA #EA86003 · Structure · opened Oct 1985 · closed Feb 1988CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA Closed
CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE
NHTSA #DP85018 · Visibility · opened Apr 1985 · closed Jun 1985An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ELDORADO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1984 Cadillac eldorado. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO CAUSE THE SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY TO WEAR THROUGH THE BALL AND CATCH ON OTHER COMPONENTS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. C…
Transport Canada #1989092 · Jul 1989Electrical
FLUID INTRUSION INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA. CORRECTION: TWO WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ASSEMBLIES OF A NEW DESIGN. IN ADDITION, 1984 MODELS WILL HAVE THE WINDOW SWITCH CONNECTORS REPLACED WITH CONNECTORS…
Transport Canada #1987119 · Nov 1987Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the front seat back locks may not lock under forward load conditions and are therefore not in compliance with CMVSS 207 - Seat Anchorages.
Transport Canada #1984027 · Feb 1984Source: 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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.