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1995 Cadillac FleetwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints184 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood has problems

18 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
Suspension30
Power train21
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Electrical system21
Wheels20
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility10
Steering10
Exterior lighting10
4 other systems41

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

5 recalls

1995 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

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 96V-245 · Dec 10, 1996 · 21,582 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 96V-018 · Jan 30, 1996 · 102,403 vehicles

Risk. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 96V-019 · Jan 30, 1996 · 308 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 95V-221 · Nov 16, 1995 · 83,400 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: springs

Recall 95V-082 · Apr 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED…

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

1995 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR WHEEL SEPARATIONEA96007 · closed Dec 24, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Fleetwood owners report

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

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. NOW 20,000 MILES LATER, HE FINDS THAT THE NUT HAS CHEWED…
Complaint 10065579 · Apr 29, 2004 · 34,000 miles
VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED. LOWER BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TAPERED PART OF THE THE BALL JOINT WAS NEVER PULLED TIGHT IN THE TAPER IN THE SPINDLE, THE TAPER IN THE SPINDLE IS EGG SHAPED AND HOLLOW FROM MOVING AROUND.…
Complaint 898638 · Nov 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 15 MONTHS AGO LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 18,2001, FRONT LEFT WHEEL FEEL OFF VEHICLE WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE IT FELL ON THE GROUND. CONTACT DEALER. DEALER STATED IT JUST HAPPENED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO MENTIONS RECALLS 96V019 AND 96V018,…
Complaint 890940 · Jun 21, 2001

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