Cadillac Fleetwood Problems by Year
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac Fleetwood, across 3 model years (1995–1998). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Cadillac Fleetwood years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Fleetwood model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Fleetwood: 18 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1996 Fleetwood: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Fleetwood: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Cadillac Fleetwood problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Cadillac Fleetwood model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fleetwood | 4 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1996 Fleetwood | 17 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Fleetwood | 18 | 5 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac Fleetwood years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (18), 1996 (17), 1998 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac Fleetwood?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Fleetwood have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.