Cadillac Cimarron recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Cadillac Cimarron, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Cadillac Cimarron, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1978–1988 with 9 recall campaigns and 27 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1983 (4), 1986 (2), and 1985 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1987 (9), 1986 (6), and 1985 (6).
- Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Visibility and lighting, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system:ignition:module, Structure:body:door, Electrical system:ignition.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
3 campaigns · Years: 1982–1983These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1986These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1983These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 83V105000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 1985These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 86V073000 · Engine and engine cooling
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1983–1984These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 87V079000 · Seats
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Cadillac Cimarron in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system:ignition:module, Structure:body:door, Electrical system:ignition.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Seats:front assembly:recliner. |
| 1987 | 0 | 9 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:module, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Seat belts. |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, Suspension:front, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood, Structure:body:door. |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Exterior lighting , Engine and engine cooling and Seats
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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