- The problem
- Vehicle description: rear engine buses. These buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.
- The risk
- The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Eldorado Transmark Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Eldorado Transmark have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2000 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Transmark year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Eldorado Transmark 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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1996 Eldorado Transmark yet
Eldorado Transmark: every year compared
All Transmark years1996 Eldorado Transmark vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Eldorado Transmark | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1996 Eldorado Eldorado | 1 | 0 | C | 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 1996 Eldorado Transmark
Does the 1996 Eldorado Transmark have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Eldorado Transmark: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 2000). 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 1996 Eldorado Transmark had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Eldorado Transmark a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Eldorado Transmark 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.
What should I do if my 1996 Eldorado Transmark 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