1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.1L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the labels filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 33%
- Equipment2 33%
- Wheels2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Brougham (RWD) | 4.1L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD) | 4.1L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Fleetwood Brougham (RWD) | 5.7L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $4,550 |
| Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD) | 4.3L 6-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $4,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V093000May 9, 1990Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1983–1989, Lincoln Town CAR 1983–1989
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
- 90V050000Mar 6, 1990Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1985–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1989
Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Recall details for the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Other model years of the Cadillac Fleetwood
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 17 | 109,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 18 | 34,000 | 5 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 136,970 | 5 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 32 | 109,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 76,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 21 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 7 | 91,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | 90,000 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Fleetwood model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD), 4.1L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.