1991 Cadillac Fleetwood
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle has burned completely up due to an engine fire. This happened before the recall came out. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-14
Electrical system
2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1991-05-01Service brakes, hydraulic91V098000 Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Remedy: Replace original 1" Rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" Cylinder.
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1993-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-05-03 Fuel line failure
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1993-05-03Engineering analysisClosed 1994-05-31 Fuel line failure
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1994-11-28Power train94V199000 The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.
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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
1991 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V098000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 94V199000 · Power train
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
- 3 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.