Cadillac Fleetwood Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

10
Total Recalls
89
Total Complaints
13
Total Crashes
24
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1993
Worst Year
1992
Best Year
10
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Cadillac Fleetwood — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1996Avoid13337Air BagsFull report →
1995Good21212Air BagsFull report →
1994Good21132Air BagsFull report →
1993WorstAvoid329613Seat BeltsFull report →
1992BestGood24Electrical SystemFull report →

5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Cadillac Fleetwood Problems

Service Brakes / Hydraulic
11
Structure
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Electrical System
7
Air Bags
7
Steering
6
Suspension
5
Power Train
5
Seat Belts
5
Fuel System / Gasoline
4
Seats
4
Visibility
4

Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Fleetwood Years to Avoid

1993 Fleetwood
29 complaints · 3 recalls · 6 crashes
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1996 Fleetwood
33 complaints · 1 recalls · 3 crashes
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1995 Fleetwood
12 complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Fleetwood Years to Buy

1992 Fleetwood
4 complaints · 2 recalls
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1994 Fleetwood
11 complaints · 2 recalls
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1995 Fleetwood
12 complaints · 2 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Cadillac Fleetwood Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cadillac Fleetwood Reliability

What year Fleetwood has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 29 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 1993 report for specific defects.

Is the Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?

The Cadillac Fleetwood has accumulated 89 owner-filed complaints and 10 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1992 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Fleetwood.

What are the most common Fleetwood problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Service Brakes / Hydraulic (11 reports), Structure (8 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (8 reports), Electrical System (7 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Fleetwood has an open recall?

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