1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is brakes, with 12 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and electrical system (2). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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.
- Brakes12 57%
- Fuel system3 14%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Engine cooling1 4.8%
- Body and structure1 4.8%
- Tires1 4.8%
- Vehicle speed control1 4.8%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. Vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. Took to dealer 1st time it happened. Replaced brake system. When brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop.”
NHTSA complaint #815491, filed 1997-08Fuel system: “1990 Fleetwood had an error in the fuel system. The fuel tube mounted from the body to fuel pressure regulator, at the fuel pressure regulator there was suppose to be security connection between the fuel tube and the pressure regulator, the connection did not tightened properly, it connected, but did not secure the tube to the regulator. * ph”
NHTSA complaint #10026220, filed 2003-06Complaints 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 1990 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 | 17 | $4,850 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 12 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood/DeVille, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 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 30, 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.