1990 Cadillac Fleetwood
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 21 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 33 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1998 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
12 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and mounting.
Show complaint excerpts
1990 Fleetwood had an error in the fuel system.*mr the fuel tube mounted from the body to fuel pressure regulator, at the fuel pressure regulator there was suppose to be security connection between the fuel tube and the pressure regulator, the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-08
Electrical system
2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
'electrical smell entered passenger's comparment and smoke illuminated from the steering column. Dealerships findings : electrical wiring switch.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-12
Visibility
1 of 21 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 21 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-04-16 Throttle linkage interfer
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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).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 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.