1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and electrical system (2). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes6 40%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Tires1 6.7%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #839396, filed 1999-07Electrical system: “Air will blow, constantly changing vents by itself, the panel lights flash, and the climate system can't be controlled, possibly an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #782512, filed 1999-07Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 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/DeVille FWD | 4.5L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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.
Recall details for the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 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 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood/DeVille, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 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 31, 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.