1993 Cadillac Fleetwood: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (30% of complaints); the 1991 and 1994 and 1995 model years look more trouble-free.
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 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I am owner #2 of this vehicle. The manufacturer discontinued making the intake manifold for the vehicle. Cadillac dealerships claim there are no nos parts, the main aftermarket manufacturers do not make replacements because it would not be profitable to do so. The used part recyclers in my area either do not have the part or misrepresent the part claiming it is for a fuel injected engine when it is clearly for a carbureted engine. This is bogus, the car runs beautifully, or did until this occurred, and now because I cannot get this one part, the car ends up in a junkyard. Pitiful and wasteful, shame on gm/cadillac. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2012
“Upon opening the door it completely fell off, breaking the consumer' s leg. However, cadillac will do nothing to assist the consumer.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2004
“Vehicle was idling in neutral gear. The engine caught on fire and blew a hole in the motor. *ak the police officer that was dispatched to the scene looked under the vehicle and noticed a large hole in the right front side of the oil pan. He then observed about a quart of oil on the ground. In his opinion, the cause of the fire was due to low oil which caused the engine to come apart and run through the oil pan. *ph. The mechanic stated the problem may have been caused by the automatic transmission fluid. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2003
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“Dashboard has numerous deep cracks across entire surface, consumer is concerned about cracks around the passenger's airbag.*ak *yh”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2002
“Consumer states that the seat belt on the driver and passanger seat do not work properly.cadillac manufactory was contacted. Nlm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2002
“Alarm went off at night, consumer shut alarm off with key, back door would not unlock and interior lights would not go off, there was a clicking sound in both back doors. To dealer who replaced electrical wiring in left rear door, said it was scorched. *ak *slc”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2001
“After the consumer sat down in the drivers seat, with his left leg outside of the vehicle, as he began to close the door, it broke away from the door assembly hinges and landed on the consumers leg causing injury. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2001
“Consumer was rearended by a vehicle that was going at approximately 65 mph. At impact, both driver's and passenger's seatbacks fell into a reclining position, causing back injuries. Both passengers had seatbelts on. *ak both air bags failed to deploy during the accident. *yh”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2000
“Consumerwas traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and right rear tire tread separated from the tire. Toyo, p225/75r15 800plus series, dot cxr318v276. There was extensive damage to vehicle. There were no injuries.*ak toyo paid in full and the customer states that toyo was fair and responsible no farther claim. *yh”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2000
“The driver seatbelt wont retract due to the retractor being inoperative which wont properly restraint the driver in event of a crash which may lead to injuries. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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.
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. The most complained-about area is seat belts (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 109,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood have open recalls?
3 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.