1995 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:49.144Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1995

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 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 18 1996: 17 complaints 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 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 18 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 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 18 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998

1995: 18 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 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.

CRASH

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).

FIRE

Electrical system

2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE

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.

  4. R
    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
  6. R
    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.