MYRModel Year Report

1984 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1984 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:06.421Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998

1984: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19820
19831
19841
19856
19867
19877
19883
198915
199021
199114
19928
199333
199416
199518
199617
19984

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, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine piston failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-24

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Hydroboost failure
  2. I
    1987-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-02-08 Trunk fires
  3. I
    1988-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Hydro boost
  4. R
    1991-06-04Equipment90V093000 Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

    Remedy: Add compliance label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    1993-05-27Fuel system, gasoline93E019000 The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

    Remedy: The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V093000 · Equipment
  • Recall 93E019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.