Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Cimarron.
The 1984 Cadillac Cimarron arrived with a three-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined, requiring 4.5 quarts of oil available in 20W-20, 15W-40, or 10W-30 viscosities. Reliability data indicates minimal owner-reported issues for this vintage, recording just one complaint targeting Electrical System and Structure failures alongside two safety recalls. These sparse figures position the 1984 model year at the favorable end of the Cimarron’s reliability spectrum, representing the most mechanically stable iteration within the nameplate’s documented history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Overall length | 172.8 in |
| Overall width | 65 in |
| Overall height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2582 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 65/35 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 18 / 26 / 21 mpg |
| Passenger volume | 89 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Cimarron of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sedan 2.0L I-4 | 14.60 sec | 20.30 sec | 88 hp | FWD |
| 1982 | Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 13.70 sec | 19.50 sec | 88 hp | FWD |
| 1982 | Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 15.80 sec | 22.00 sec | 88 hp | FWD |
| 1982 | Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 15.90 sec | 20.30 sec | 88 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 20W-20 / 15W-40 / 10W-30 engine oil.
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 15W-40 · 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 15W-40 · 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0-5.0 |
| Power Steering Fluid | USE GM PART NO. 1050017 OR EQUIVALENT |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1984 Cadillac Cimarron dominate in one area — the electrical system,structure, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the electrical system,structure, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR. Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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4.5 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F: 30, ABOVE 20 degrees F: 20W-20, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30,, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.