The 1997 Cadillac Eldorado's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 79 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Cadillac Eldorado has accumulated 79 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes, hydraulic leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic16

02Fuel System, Gasoline14

03Engine And Engine Cooling9

04Steering7

05Fuel System, Other3

79 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac Eldorado Fuel Economy

18mpg combined

15city

24hwy

$3,200/yr

At 18 MPG combined, the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Eldorado - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1997 Cadillac Eldorado

28States

26%in top 3

If you're near Arizona, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 28 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

AZArizona

511%

CACalifornia

49%

ILIllinois

36%

TXTexas

24%

MIMichigan

24%

MNMinnesota

24%

NDNorth Dakota

24%

NJNew Jersey

24%

WAWashington

24%

TNTennessee

24%

MOMissouri

24%

FLFlorida

24%

PAPennsylvania

24%

DEDelaware

12%

UTUtah

12%

INIndiana

12%

NCNorth Carolina

12%

NHNew Hampshire

12%

NVNevada

12%

NYNew York

12%

SDSouth Dakota

12%

WIWisconsin

12%

OHOhio

12%

GAGeorgia

12%

KSKansas

12%

KYKentucky

12%

CTConnecticut

12%

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Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

1997 Cadillac Eldorado Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado?

The 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems top the list with 79 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.