MYRModel Year Report

1992 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1992 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:53.076Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

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 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 1993: 33 complaints 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 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 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 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998

1992: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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While vehicle was in the park position and running, it caught on fire under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Cause of fire is unknown.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-18

While vehicle was parked smoke was coming from the hood, lifted the hood up and flames were spreading from the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-15

Power train

2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

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Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. There is a NHTSA recall, # 94V199000, regarding the power train axle assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-29

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Visibility

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing electrical heating element.

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Tried to turn on air-conditioner and heater. The vehicle was taken to a diagnostic center and an electronic component auto center. They both had the same conclusion. The climate control valve has failed. The acdelco part# 16082986 has a failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-16

Vehicle speed control

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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When attempting to park car suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in an accident. Brakes would not override and stop vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-05-03 Fuel line failure
  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V199000 · Power train
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.