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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Jul 18, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 15 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes637.5%
  • Driver assistance318.8%
  • Electrical212.5%
  • Steering16.3%
  • Body & structure16.3%
  • Tires & wheels16.3%
  • Engine16.3%
  • Fuel system16.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V093000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

May 9, 1990
544 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
The risk: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
The remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
EMPIRE COACH COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 15
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 18, 2001

I REPORTED AND SENT THE FAILED TIRE (6/13 INCIDENT) TO FIRESTONE. AT THEIR INSISTENCE AND PROMISE TO REIMBURSE ME FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES, I BOUGHT 3 NEW TIRES. FIRESTONE'S REPLY DENIES THAT TREAD SEPARATION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT AND REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME FOR COST OF NEW TIRES OR REPAIR TO VEHICLE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDM0A1B206 TIRESIZE: P205/70R15)

NHTSA ID
748713
Incident
Jun 13, 2001
Body & structureSteering
Filed May 10, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. ALSO, UNDERNEATH THE COLUMN FRAME FELL APART, IT WAS HOLDING ON BY A FEW BOLTS. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
861716
Incident
May 7, 2000
Brakes
Filed May 5, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
722298
Brakes
Filed Aug 9, 1999

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES APPLIED AT ANY SPEED OVER 40 MPH. *YC

NHTSA ID
547797
Electrical
Filed Jul 7, 1999

AIR WILL BLOW, CONSTANTLY CHANGING VENTS BY ITSELF, THE PANEL LIGHTS FLASH, AND THE CLIMATE SYSTEM CAN'T BE CONTROLLED, POSSIBLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *SLC

NHTSA ID
782512
Incident
Jun 1, 1999
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 6, 1999

WHILE TRAVELING AT40-45 MPH ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY GOT STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO KEEP ACCELERATING. TO STOP VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
839396
Incident
Jun 8, 1999
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 6, 1999

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM, 45 TO 75 MPH DUE TO FAULTY IDLE MOTOR/REPLACED.

NHTSA ID
544828
Incident
Feb 27, 1999
Engine
Filed Mar 1, 1999

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE 55 MPH THE ENGINE IDLES WITHOUT INDICATIONS TO 85 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ID
835340
Incident
Feb 27, 1999

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Cadillac Fleetwood by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998400—
1996172152.5
1995185156.6
1994165061.0
1993323055.4
1992821—
1991143257.7
1990212158.3
1989Viewing152040.3
1988332—
1987742—
1986754—
1985634—
1984123—
1983123—
1982011—
1981100—
1979010—
1978120—
1977010—
1972110—
1971010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.