1990 Cadillac Fleetwood: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving 35 mph consumer applied brakes and brakes failed, ABS light had come on. Dealer replaced 1 module, accumulator and pump.*ak *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2001
“Going 60mph, when started to slow down. Applied brakes & nothing happened. Had no brakes. Was exiting when brakes failed. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had to replace the ABS brake pump & motor. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 1998
“Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. Vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. Took to dealer 1st time it happened. Replaced brake system. *ak when brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1997
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“'electrical smell entered passenger's comparment and smoke illuminated from the steering column. Dealerships findings : electrical wiring switch. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 1997
“When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, with speeds of 30 to 35mph, the pedal continued to maneuver, causing an extending stopping distance, resulting in an accident. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1997
“When driving at different speeds goes to apply brakes, feels as though brakes will not stop in case of an emergency braking situation. This is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1991
“1990 fleetwood had an error in the fuel system.*mr the fuel tube mounted from the body to fuel pressure regulator, at the fuel pressure regulator there was suppose to be security connection between the fuel tube and the pressure regulator, the connection did not tightened properly, it connected, but did not secure the tube to the regulator. * ph *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline
“While starting the vehicle the ABS brake lights would not go out, the vehicle did not have braking power. This problem has continued. Please provid further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“When brakes were applied under normal braking, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a minor collision. Brake light was on prior to the incident. The dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“When applying the ABS brakes the pedal becomes intermiittently very hard to apply, causing extended stopping distance, please give further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.