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1985 Cadillac FleetwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood 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
Power train20
Engine and engine cooling20
Equipment20
Wheels20
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
Steering10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Electrical system10
1 other systems10

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

2 recalls

1985 Cadillac Fleetwood 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

Front: anchorage

Recall 90V-050 · Mar 6, 1990 · 223 vehicles

Risk. LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.

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

1985 vs. every other Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood median. How we score

'71'72'77'78'79'81'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WINDSHIELD WIPERSEA86025 · closed Mar 2, 1988
    No recall
  2. HYDRO BOOSTEA88019 · closed Oct 31, 1990
    No recall
  3. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA88031 · closed Oct 23, 1989
    No recall
  4. HYDROBOOST FAILUREPE87038 · closed Jan 28, 1988
    No recall

Own a 1985 Fleetwood?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.