What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado?

EPA figures for the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Cadillac · 1985

1985 Cadillac Eldorado

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.1L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	21	17	523
4.1L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	17	26	20	509

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V167000

WATER OR SNOW DRIPPING ONTO DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND SWITCHES TO OVERHEAT.

Campaign 89V102000

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).

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Power Train 2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.