1995 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:49.626Z

Only 18 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 18 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, 1995 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: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998
1995: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19820
19831
19841
19856
19867
19877
19883
198915
199021
199114
19928
199332
199416
199518
199617
19984

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 18 total reports mention: suspension.

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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL BACK IN 1999, IT DEALT WITH HAVING THE BALL JOINTS AND KNUCKLES REPLACED. HE STATED THAT AT THAT TIME, HIS DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH HIS VEHICLE AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040405

WHEELS

2 of 18 total reports mention: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS RECALL 95V082000. VEHICLE ALSO HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970603

STRUCTURE

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19951213 — power train

THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.

Campaign 95V221000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960222 — 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, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96V018000 — 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

I 19960531 — EA (closed 19961224)

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION

R 19961202 — wheels

THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 96V245000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V082000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V221000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V018000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V245000 (wheels) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.