MYRModel Year Report

1986 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1986 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:02.850Z

Only 7 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 7 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 Fleetwood Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 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 1998
1986: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19820
19831
19841
19856
19867
19877
19883
198915
199021
199114
19928
199333
199416
199518
199617
19984

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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STEERING COLUMN HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE, BLOWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. POSSIBLE CAUSE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDERHOOD NEAR THE FIRE WALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960206

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

CRASH INJURY
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MY VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I CHANGE IT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND WHEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKES AT A STOP LIGHT FEELS LIKE IS STILL ACCELERATING AND WANTS TO GO FASTER. I HAD TWO ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS REASON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071121

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and SEAT BELTS

COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, NOTICED LEAKAGE. DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSIS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860307 — electrical system

A WIRING HARNESS LOCATED UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED IN ITS RETAINER AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR LEVER.

Remedy: SECURE WIRING IN ITS RETAINER.

Campaign 86V036000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19860515 — exterior lighting

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 86V056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19890310 — PE (closed 19890517)

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

R 19910222 — seat belts

SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.

Remedy: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.

Campaign 90V050000 — check if this car was fixed

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 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V036000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 86V056000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V050000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V093000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.