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1978-1988 · 8 model years

Cadillac Cimarron Problems by year

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Cadillac Cimarron across 8 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 1978 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.

Most complaints for its age19864 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 1986
Complaints
15
Recalls
9
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Cimarron complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19882100Electrical systemB
19873110Electrical systemC
19864300Seats & seat beltsD
19854210Electrical systemC
19841201Body, doors & structureC
19830500-D
19820100-A
19781000Engine & coolingA

Most common Cimarron problems

Cadillac Cimarron recalls 9

Fuel system

06E04300088,303 vehicles affected

Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for...

Latest Cimarron complaints

1978 Cadillac CimarronEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 1978 cadillac cimarron. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 05/28/14*lj

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10577853
1985 Cadillac CimarronSteering

Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel completely locked up. After 15 seconds, the steering wheel unlocked itself. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact also noticed that there was a puddle of power steering fluid in the driveway. Also, while driving any speed, the power steering pump became noisy as the fluid leaked out.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10173855
1986 Cadillac CimarronSeats & seat belts

Driver seat broke not secured to car flips back major safty hazard may fall into back seat when accelerating.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 714108
1986 Cadillac CimarronSeats & seat belts

Seat belts: when ever the brakes are applied, the passenger side seat belts fails to lock up. This is a hazard to the passenger. Will be taking vehicle to dealer check out.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 839780
1985 Cadillac CimarronTransmission & drivetrainLights

1. Engine stalls when engaging in drive or reverse from park or neutral. 2. Windshield wipers start when using turn signal or making a turn. 3. Paint delaminating (peeling) on roof and hood.

Filed Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 705880

Questions about the Cadillac Cimarron

Which Cadillac Cimarron years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1985 (4), 1986 (4), 1987 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1986 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Cadillac Cimarron years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1978, 1982, 1988 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cimarron years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Cadillac Cimarron problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4), seats & seat belts (3), acceleration & cruise control (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Cadillac Cimarron have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Cadillac Cimarron model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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