The most-reported Brougham run is 1G6DW51YXH9 (1987 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 19% of reports; 1992 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for Brougham model years 1987–1991.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Cadillac Brougham has 29 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every Brougham complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G6DW51YXH9•••••• | 1987 | 1 | — | |
| 1G6DW54E0NR•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| 1G6DW51Y7H9•••••• | 1987 | — | 1 | |
| 1G6DW51Y789•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW51Y6H9•••••• | 1987 | — | 1 | |
| 1G6DW51Y4H9•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1G60W51Y1JR•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW51YXJ9•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW51Y1KR•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1G3HY54C1K1•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1J4FT28S3TL•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW51YXKR•••••• | 1989 | — | — |
Each of the other 17 Brougham runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Cadillac Brougham the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1992 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1989 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 1987 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1992 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1989 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 19% of everything Cadillac Brougham owners report: Seat Belts, 5 of 31 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Cadillac Brougham; the 6 below cover build years 1987 to 1991. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 91V101000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1987–1991 |
| 91V011000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 1987–1991 |
| 91V100000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1988–1991 |
| 91V096000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1987–1990 |
| 92V152000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1987–1989 |
| 91V094000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1988–1991 |
91V101000 was opened in 1991 on cars built from 1987: 4 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 31 reports on the Cadillac Brougham, 19.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Cadillac Brougham | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 31 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 6 (19.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (9.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 234% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Cadillac Brougham share of that is 31 complaints over 29 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Cadillac Brougham VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 31 NHTSA complaints from 29 Brougham runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Brougham production run has the most complaints?
1G6DW51YXH9, a 1987 build, with 2 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Brougham run has 1.1.
Which Brougham years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1992 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1989 lightest at 1.
How many Brougham complaints involve a crash?
19.4% of 31 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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