AI DamageCadillac Cimarron: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Cadillac Cimarron across 6 model years: 14 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 21% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 14% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 14% of all complaints
- 6 Seats 14% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (36% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (21% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1987
- 2.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1985–1988
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–1988
- manual, 4-speed 1985–1986
- manual, 5-speed 1984–1988
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available.
Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact also noticed that there was a puddle of power steering fluid in the driveway. Also, while driving any speed, the power steering pump became noisy as the fluid leaked out.
Driver seat broke not secured to car flips back major safty hazard may fall into back seat when accelerating.
Seat belts: when ever the brakes are applied, the passenger side seat belts fails to lock up. This is a hazard to the passenger. Will be taking vehicle to dealer check out.
Engine stalls when engaging in drive or reverse from park or neutral. 2. Windshield wipers start when using turn signal or making a turn. 3. Paint delaminating (peeling) on roof and hood.
Intermittent stalling. Replaced electronic control module.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.