1998 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fleetwood years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Fleetwood model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Applied brake brakes did not grab car started to slide was told moudoule went out cadillac said they had recall can;t get part. *tr
While driving the frame which contains the rack & pinion assembly broke. The metal of the frame failed and cause the rack & pinion unit to become loose causing a loss of steering. If this has happened at a higher speed it would have been fatal. This unit is used on all cadillac devilles. *jb
First incident was on 9/1/99 pulling 5th wheel trailer at 55 mph. Tire blew the tread. Second incident was on 6/18/00 in iowa, pulling 5th wheel trailer at 60mph. Pulled off for fuel and noticed steel belt protruding from under tread, loss of pressure but not flat. *ak (tiresize: 215/85r16e)( dot…
While driving consumer heard a rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Contacted the dealer, and dealer noted that the parts which hold the axle in place have gone bad, need replacing. Also, dealer stated manufacturer had no solution for the problem. Manufacturer has to come up with a…
Other Cadillac Fleetwood years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Fleetwood | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 Fleetwood | 18 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.