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1991 Cadillac Fleetwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Complainants reported 20 injuries in total across these filings.

22

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

20

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other Fleetwood years?

Fleetwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted51 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 1 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 6 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 17 complaints1986: 10 complaints1987: 8 complaints1988: 4 complaints1989: 16 complaints1990: 22 complaints1991: 22 complaints1992: 13 complaints1993: 51 complaints1994: 27 complaints1995: 22 complaints1996: 39 complaints1998: 4 complaints
Fleetwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes627%
Engine29%
Speed Control29%
Steering29%
Tires & Wheels29%
Electrical System29%
Transmission15%
Fuel System15%
Other15%
Seat Belts15%
Suspension15%
Airbags15%

Does the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

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.

94V199000TransmissionOctober 13, 1994 · 403,273 units

Defect

THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.

91V098000BrakesJune 14, 1991 · 13 units

Defect

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.

Consequence

STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH THE POWER ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.

Remedy

REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAD TO GET A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 50,000, AND A MASTER CYLINDER AND NEW MOTER AT 46,000. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 21, 1999

“STEERING COLUMN: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP SEAM OF THE STEERING COLUMN IN THE AIR BAG AREA. PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND SMOKE CEASED. STARTED UP CAR AND GOT UP TO 70MPH, AND IT STARTED SMOKING AGAIN IN THE SAME AREA. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 4, 1998

“WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET AT 55 MPH, SPEED STARTS INCREASING AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE OFF THE SWITCH. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AVOIDING A CRASH. A MECHANIC UNHOOKED THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 4, 1999

“THE VEHICLE HAS BURNED COMPLETELY UP DUE TO AN ENGINE FIRE. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE THE RECALL CAME OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 20, 1993 · fire

1991 Cadillac Fleetwood — common questions

Is the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1991 Fleetwood problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (6 complaints), speed control (2 complaints), steering (2 complaints).

Does the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Cadillac Fleetwood years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Fleetwood years to avoid are 1993, 1996. The cleanest record among Fleetwood years belongs to 1982.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.