1992 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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, 4.9L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Electrical system3 38%
- Fuel system2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Consumer expriences smoke odors from the steering near the signal switch. When turning the signal switch there is smoke and an odor. The driver's side door panel has detatched by itself from covering the electrical wire.”
NHTSA complaint #823525, filed 1998-05Fuel system: “For the past 5 years, the engine has died when there is less than 5 gal. Of gas in the tank and I'm driving downhill. The car dies at the bottom. I shift into park and the car starts right up. I've ask two dealerships about the problem. They don't know what is causing this to happen and don't want to start replacing parts until they are sure what is causing it. The result of this is that it hasn't been fixed and I just gave up. Have you had any reports of this happening and if so, what is the solution. I don't mind having it fixed but it is hard to pin down. …”
NHTSA complaint #746712, filed 2001-06Engine cooling: “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 alerted. Updated 10/17/2006 - smoke began pouring from the steering column. A new PCM was installed. The gas tank float was bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10166830, filed 2006-08, 76,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,000 and 76,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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 | 4.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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
- 94V199000Oct 13, 1994Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1991–1993, Deville 1991–1993, Sixty Special 1991–1993
The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.
Recall details for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood/DeVille, 4.9L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,000 miles and the middle half falls between 76,000 and 76,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.