MYRModel Year Report

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:46:11.575Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 15 1990: 21 complaints 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 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 15 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 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 15 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

1989: 15 complaints

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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

Throttle stuck and hit three other cars. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-30

Electrical system

2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

Tires

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Structure

1 of 15 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V093000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.