1984 Cadillac Fleetwood
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1998 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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ENGINE PISTON FAILED.
NHTSA ODI report, 19970424
SAFETY TIMELINE
HYDROBOOST FAILURE
TRUNK FIRES
HYDRO BOOST
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
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.