Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Cadillac Eldorado
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 10 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado has a moderate issue profile mainly with tires, airbags, and structure. Other components have isolated complaints suggesting that common issues may arise, but are not pervasive enough to significantly impact the overall reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| structure | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Airbag warning light
- Rattling sounds from chassis
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.