The most-reported Fleetwood run is 1G6DW5278PR (1993 builds) with 6 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 21% of reports; 1993 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for Fleetwood model years 1982–1996.
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 Fleetwood has 92 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 16% of every Fleetwood complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G6DW5278PR•••••• | 1993 | 2 | — | |
| 1G6DW5270PR•••••• | 1993 | 1 | — | |
| 1G6CB5188H4•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW52P1RR•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 1G6CB533XL4•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW52P7SR•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW52P3TR•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW527XPR•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW52P9SR•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| 1G6CB5339L4•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| 1G6CB53B7N4•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| 1G6DW5274PR•••••• | 1993 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 80 Fleetwood runs has 2 complaints 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 Fleetwood the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 1993 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 1986 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 | 8 | — | |
| 1995 | 16 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 15 | 10 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 25 | 11 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 13 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 14 | 11 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 13 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 6 | 3 | — | |
| 1986 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1993 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1986 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Cadillac Fleetwood owners report: Service Brakes, 27 of 132 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 6 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2 | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | |
| Steering | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 19 recall campaigns on the Cadillac Fleetwood; the 6 below cover build years 1982 to 1993. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 90V093000 | Equipment:other:labels | 1983–1989 |
| 06E043000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1986–1990 |
| 07E088000 | Equipment | 1990–1993 |
| 90V050000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1985–1988 |
| 93E019000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 1982–1985 |
| 94V199000 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 1991–1993 |
90V093000 was opened in 1990 on cars built from 1983: 7 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 132 reports on the Cadillac Fleetwood, 12.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Cadillac Fleetwood | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 132 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 16 (12.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 7 (5.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 109% 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 Fleetwood share of that is 132 complaints over 92 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Cadillac Fleetwood VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 132 NHTSA complaints from 92 Fleetwood runs and 19 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Fleetwood production run has the most complaints?
1G6DW5278PR, a 1993 build, with 6 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Fleetwood run has 1.4.
Which Fleetwood years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1993 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 1986 lightest at 1.
How many Fleetwood complaints involve a crash?
12.1% of 132 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 7 involved a fire.
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