Cadillac Fleetwood Reliability
263 NHTSA complaints (1981–1998). Complaint rate: 2155.7 per 1,000 vehicles.
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: Avoid the 1993–1994 Cadillac Fleetwood. The 1998 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Avoid These Years
Average
Better Years
A model's reputation is just the start.
Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA complaint count per model year
Common Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 28 | 17.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 | 0.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 40.0% |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 100.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 0.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 | 28.6% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | 0.0% |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 6 | 0.0% |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | 0.0% |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 6 | 0.0% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
| Year | Generation | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983GOOD | — | 6 | 0 | — | View 1983View→ |
| 1985 | — | 17 | 0 | — | View 1985View→ |
| 1986GOOD | — | 10 | 4 | 2 | View 1986View→ |
| 1987GOOD | — | 8 | 0 | — | View 1987View→ |
| 1988GOOD | — | 4 | 1 | — | View 1988View→ |
| 1989 | — | 16 | 0 | — | View 1989View→ |
| 1990 | — | 22 | 3 | 1 | View 1990View→ |
| 1991 | — | 22 | 2 | 1 | View 1991View→ |
| 1992 | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | View 1992View→ |
| 1993AVOID | — | 51 | 10 | 2 | View 1993View→ |
| 1994AVOID | — | 27 | 5 | 4 | View 1994View→ |
| 1995 | — | 22 | 3 | 2 | View 1995View→ |
| 1996AVOID | — | 39 | 3 | — | View 1996View→ |
| 1998GOOD | — | 4 | 0 | — | View 1998View→ |
See also: Cadillac Fleetwoodaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
Buying a Cadillac Fleetwood?
Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.
Check VIN Free