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1989 Cadillac FleetwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints150 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has problems

15 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
Service brakes, hydraulic60
Vehicle speed control30
Electrical system20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10
Structure10
Tires10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

1989 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.

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

1989 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
In owners' words

What Fleetwood owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

POWER ASSIST BOOSTER OF THE BRAKE HAS FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 985265 · Jun 5, 1996

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