- The problem
- Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1982 for the filler pipe and cap.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cimarron year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Cadillac Cimarron recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Cadillac Cimarron: every year compared
All Cimarron years1982 Cadillac Cimarron vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Cadillac Cimarron | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1982 Cadillac Deville | 3 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Cadillac Eldorado | 3 | 3 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron
Does the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron: filler pipe and cap (March 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 85 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Cadillac Cimarron year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Cadillac Cimarron years have the most complaints?
1985 (4), 1986 (4), 1987 (3). See every Cadillac Cimarron year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Cadillac Cimarron has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data