Is the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-02T13:23:49.203Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 33
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Seat belts

Complaints per year

1993: 33 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

27% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Service brakes

24% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Air bags

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

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Show complaint excerpts

Transmission slipped out of park and rolled down the driveway, anti-lock brake failure/power seat bolt securing seat broke, causing seat to wobble back and forth/ replaced michelin tires, also no deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-12

Also filed under Tires

Electrical system

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

Tires

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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1993-04-06Air bags93V041000 The passenger side air bag can experience an inflator ignition delay in the event of an accident. This does not comply with FMVSS 208, "Occupant crash protection."

Remedy: Replace the passenger side air bags.

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Seat belts: 9 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 93V041000 · Air bags
Recall 94V199000 · Power train
Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood?: The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.