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1992 Cadillac Fleetwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Fleetwood years?

Fleetwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 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, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System323%
Transmission215%
Fuel System215%
Body & Structure18%
Suspension18%
Brakes18%
Visibility & Wipers18%
Engine18%
Speed Control18%

Does the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood have recalls?

2 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND RUNNING, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 9, 1996 · fire

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 94V199000, REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 29, 2006

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 94V199000, REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 29, 2006

“TRIED TO TURN ON AIR-CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIAGNOSTIC CENTER AND AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AUTO CENTER. THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME CONCLUSION. THE CLIMATE CONTROL VALVE HAS FAILED. THE ACDELCO PART# 16082986 HAS A FAILURE. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · July 15, 2004

1992 Cadillac Fleetwood — common questions

Is the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 Fleetwood problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation 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.