1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
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.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 18 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 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, most commonly citing lower ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2004-04-05
Service brakes
3 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
2 of 18 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Power train
2 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-05-31Vehicle speed control95V082000 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.
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1995-12-13Power train95V221000 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.
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1996-02-22Suspension96V018000 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.
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1996-02-23Suspension96V019000 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.
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1996-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-24 Rear wheel separation
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1996-12-02Wheels96V245000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V082000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 95V221000 · Power train
- Recall 96V018000 · Suspension
- Recall 96V019000 · Suspension
- Recall 96V245000 · Wheels
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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.