1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fleetwood years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood. That is the most of any Fleetwood model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 17%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 17% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk: If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Vehicle speed control:springs
Problem: These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear wheel separation (EA96007) — opened May 31, 1996, closed Dec 24, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL BACK IN 1999, IT DEALT WITH HAVING THE BALL JOINTS AND KNUCKLES REPLACED. HE STATED THAT AT THAT TIME, HIS DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH HIS VEHICLE AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK. NOW 20,000 MILES LATER, HE FINDS THAT THE NUT HAS CHEWED…
During the day the instrument panel is very hard to see. Light starts out being bright and slowly goes dim. Instrument panel at night doesn't affect the driver. Cadillac was contacted. *ak consumer also states that sometimes she's not able to see how fast the vehicle is being driven. *scc
While backing out of dealership consumer lost all control of vehicle. Consumer had to step on brakes to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer. *ak
Vehicle was not moving when driver's side of vehicle dropped. Lower ball joint had broken. Repaired at dealership.*ak consumer stated that the tapered part of the the ball joint was never pulled tight in the taper in the spindle, the taper in the spindle is egg shaped and hollow from moving around…
While driving at 68 mph on route 35e 40 miles south of dallas, texas, the right front wheel came off the car. All five of the lug studs sheared of at the face of the rotor assembly. The tire wedged against the lowest rear part of the fender well which resulted in a clean cut through the tire…
Other Cadillac Fleetwood years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fleetwood | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Fleetwood | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 | 18 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fleetwood model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.