1990 Cadillac Brougham

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1990 Cadillac Brougham
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:40:00.470Z

Only 10 complaints 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 10 complaints 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, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 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
1990: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19861
19876
19882
19892
199010
19916
19926
19933
19945
19953
19964

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK WHEN CUSTOMER WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950822

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS: BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, HIT GUARDRAIL DURING RAINY WEATHER. TT *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951031

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SEATS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seats.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE, POWER SEAT SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE ON TWO OCCASSIONS. TT *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951019

SEATS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901205 — equipment

TIRE PLACARD MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION.

Remedy: INSTALL REVISED TIRE PLACARDS.

Campaign 90V133000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19901205 — equipment

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION MAY BE INCORRECT ON LABELS.

Remedy: INSTALL REVISED CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Campaign 90V134000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910114 — service brakes, hydraulic

LIMOUSINE FAILED TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A LARGER CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V011000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910806 — service brakes, hydraulic

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910917 — service brakes, hydraulic

No summary on file.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V100000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910923 — service brakes, hydraulic

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920113 — service brakes, hydraulic

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V099000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

No summary on file.

Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Campaign 91V101000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Cadillac Brougham — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V096000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V101000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V133000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V134000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V011000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V092000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V100000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V093000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Brougham?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:anchorage, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Cadillac Brougham have?

9 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.