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1991 Cadillac BroughamProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1991 Cadillac Brougham, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage113kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Cadillac Brougham has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Service brakes, air10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1991 Cadillac Brougham recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Drum: wheel cylinders

Recall 91V-094 · Jun 14, 1991 · 186 vehicles

Risk. STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 WERE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: wheel cylinders

Recall 91V-100 · Jun 14, 1991 · 61 vehicles

Risk. STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: wheel cylinders

Recall 91V-101 · Jun 14, 1991 · 205 vehicles

Risk. STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: wheel cylinders

Recall 91V-092 · Jun 10, 1991 · 14 vehicles

Risk. STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 571 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNIT INOPERATIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Foundation components: drum

Recall 91V-011 · Jan 11, 1991 · 244 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT;VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Brougham year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Brougham median. How we score

'72'74'77'78'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Brougham owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ( ABOUT 40 MPH ) I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE THE MUFFLER FALLING OFF THE CAR WITH A BANG AND THE CAR MOVING ODDLY AND HEARING A METAL NOISE. I FOUND IT TO BE THE VERY REAR CROSSMENBER ( THE ONE BEFORE THE REAR BUMPER ) HAD FALLEN OFF. I HAVE DONE WELDING FOR OVER THIRTY…
Complaint 10081255 · Jul 17, 2004 · 113,000 miles
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR BECAUSE A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE LATCH. DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH WAS REPLACED ON 8/2/97 AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REPLACED ON 8/11/97. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED IN DOORS, IF DOORS UNLATCH, THERE IS NO…
Complaint 816327 · Sep 12, 1997

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