Is the Cadillac Fleetwood Reliable?

19921996 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

71/100
Good

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
89
Owner Complaints
24
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Cadillac Fleetwood Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
19961337
62
Fair
19952122
77
Good
19942112
78
Good
199332913
50
Fair
199224
86
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Fleetwood Compares to Similar Vehicles

Cadillac Fleetwood71/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Fleetwood scores 1 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Cadillac Fleetwood Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3

Based on 89 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?+

The Cadillac Fleetwood scores 71/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Fleetwood is most reliable?+

Reliability varies by model year. Check the year-by-year table above for a direct comparison.

How many miles does a Fleetwood last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Cadillac Fleetwood owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Fleetwood will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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