MYRModel Year Report

1994 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1994 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:35.488Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Fleetwood Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 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 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998
1994: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19820
19831
19841
19856
19867
19877
19883
198915
199021
199114
19928
199333
199416
199518
199617
19984

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

7 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-90-0874. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080123

CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960418

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing springs and cruise control.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLES. RELATED RECALL 95V082000. *AK *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030715

STRUCTURE

3 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

AIR BAGS

2 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH., THE VEHICLE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060724

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT; ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP SIGN, VEHICLE #1 SWERVE TO AVOID BEING BROADSIDED; HIT TREE; SPEED 30 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950725

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940412 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LE

Campaign 94V049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940419 — wheels

PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 94V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941103 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.

Campaign 94V210000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950531 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 95V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960223 — suspension

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96V019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V049000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V076000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V210000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V082000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V019000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.