MYRModel Year Report

1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:52.144Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

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 1996: 17 complaints 1996 17 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 1996: 17 complaints 1996 17 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 1996: 17 complaints 1996 17 1998: 4 complaints 1998

1996: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Steering

5 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump and hose, piping, and connections.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering wheel locked up. Consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-30

The steering wheel locked up while it was being turned. This was an intermittent problem. The dealership could not duplicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-18

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and belts and associated pulleys.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Structure

2 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1996-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-24 Rear wheel separation
  3. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Cadillac Fleetwood — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V018000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V245000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
2 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.