Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Eldorado.
The 1977 Cadillac Eldorado occupies a specific position within the model’s historical record, its long-term reliability trajectory documented through owner complaints filed between 1990 and 2002. During this fifteen-year observation window, annual grievances fluctuated significantly, hitting a low of 13 reported incidents in 1991 before climbing to a peak of 81 complaints in 1996. This data profile places the 1977 model year within a distinct phase of the vehicle lifecycle, illustrating the variance in reported durability issues as these units aged into their second and third decades of operation.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 226 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Coupe 8.2L V8 | 10.90 sec | 17.60 sec | 190 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.
THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RETURN SPRING LOAD ON THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING PAWL. WHEN THE PARK POSITION IS SELECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE. Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
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.