VehicleVerdict

Cadillac Cimarron years to avoid

Across 1978–1988, no single Cimarron year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1987 drew the most complaints; 1983 the fewest.

27

Total complaints

9

Recall campaigns

1978–1988

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Cadillac Cimarron NHTSA complaints by model year9 complaints1978: 1 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 3 complaints
Cadillac Cimarron NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Cimarron year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198831
198791
198663
198562
198422
198305
198201
198100
197810

Common questions

What is the best year for the Cadillac Cimarron?

By complaint volume, 1983 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cimarron years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Cadillac Cimarron have?

Across all model years, the Cimarron has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.