Eldorado
Cadillac Eldorado: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac Eldorado – Twelfth generation1992–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1992–2002 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | E-body |
| Engines | 4.9 L L26 V8 (1992–1993) 4.6 L L37 V8 (1993–2002, ETC) 4.6 L LD8 V8 (1994–2002, ESC) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 4-speed 4T80-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm |
| Length | 5,136 mm (1992–94) 5,095 mm (1995–2002) |
| Width | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm |
| Assembly | Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S. (1992–2000) Lansing Craft Center, Lansing, Michigan, U.S. (2000–2002) |
| Designer | Dick Ruzzin (1990) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 3 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,832 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 21 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 3 | 2000, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 70 complaints, 4 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.