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1991 Cadillac Eldorado: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Cadillac Eldorado, most recently filed May 1995. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Cadillac Eldorado. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 95V110000 Filed May 31, 1995

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SHOULDER BELTS

Seat belts · front · webbing
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.
Repair progress not yet reported113,343 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)

2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Cadillac Eldorado, by component (top 2). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1991 compares with other Eldorado years

Best and worst Eldorado years →
3 2 2 3 2 5 5 10 29 31
1985198819891990199119921993199419951996
This year (1991)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
15
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,550
CO₂ tailpipe
494 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1991 Cadillac Eldorado configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4.9 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$4,550494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1991 Cadillac Eldorado FAQ

How many recalls does the 1991 Cadillac Eldorado have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 95V110000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1991 Cadillac Eldorado problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (2), Seat belts (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1991 Cadillac Eldorado get?

EPA rates the 4.9 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 15 city, 24 highway and 18 combined mpg.

How does the 1991 Eldorado compare with other years?

Among the 1985–1996 Cadillac Eldorado model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1996 the most (31). The 1991 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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