MYRModel Year Report

1985 Cadillac Brougham

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1985 Cadillac Brougham
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:40:05.374Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Brougham Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996
1985: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19861
19876
19882
19892
199010
19916
19926
19933
19945
19953
19964

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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AT 44,000 MILES THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND AT 8,000 MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960410

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840511 — equipment

OMISSION OF THE CERTIFICATION LABELS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Campaign 84V063000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Cadillac Brougham — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V063000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Cadillac Brougham reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Cadillac Brougham?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Cadillac Brougham have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.