1984 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1984 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:43:04.185Z

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 Fleetwood Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 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: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19820
19831
19841
19856
19867
19877
19883
198915
199021
199114
19928
199332
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.

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ENGINE PISTON FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19870904 — PE (closed 19880208)

TRUNK FIRES

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

R 19910604 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.

Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.

Campaign 90V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19930527 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 93E019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V093000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93E019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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