Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Eldorado.
The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado anchors the early end of a nameplate whose documented complaint history spans the 1990 to 2002 model years. Within that later period, the Eldorado’s reliability record shows a notable spread, from a low of just 13 complaints for the 1991 edition to a high of 81 for the 1996 model. This range provides a benchmark for the nameplate’s long-term ownership experience, framing the 1980 model as a predecessor to a generation with distinctly variable dependability.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Eldorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Touring Coupe 4.1L V8 | 15.20 sec | 20.20 sec | 125 hp | FWD |
| 1984 | Touring Coupe 4.1L V8 | 13.10 sec | 19.30 sec | 135 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE THE SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE GEAR POSITION INDICATED ON THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFER FROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS… Remedy: DEALER WILL SECURELY TIGHTEN SCREWS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.