1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is seat belts, with 9 complaints (28% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and air bags (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Seat belts9 28%
- Brakes6 19%
- Air bags4 13%
- Electrical system4 13%
- Body and structure3 9.4%
- Tires3 9.4%
- Engine cooling2 6.3%
- Other or unknown2 6.3%
- Seats2 6.3%
- Suspension2 6.3%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Engine (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The shoulder portion of the seat belt on the driver's side seat does not retract. Shoulder part of the belt is hanging out of the retractor. Dealership and customer service has been contacted. The belt was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #856250, filed 2000-02Brakes: “Transmission slipped out of park and rolled down the driveway, anti-lock brake failure/power seat bolt securing seat broke, causing seat to wobble back and forth/ replaced michelin tires, also no deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #984908, filed 1996-06Air bags: “The vehicle was stopped at the bank. Upon putting the car in gear the throttle immediately depressed without ever being touched. The car accelerated on its own locked in a turning position. The brakes would not work, the steering would not respond, and you could not turn off the engine or change gear. The car hit the side of the bank and a tree at about 34-40 MPH and the airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #703729, filed 1999-02Electrical system: “Alarm went off at night, consumer shut alarm off with key, back door would not unlock and interior lights would not go off, there was a clicking sound in both back doors. To dealer who replaced electrical wiring in left rear door, said it was scorched.”
NHTSA complaint #885750, filed 2001-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 93,000 and 165,000 miles.
Complaints 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 1993 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 RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $3,950 |
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.
- 93V041000Mar 19, 1993Air bags › FrontalCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1993
The passenger side air bag can experience an inflator ignition delay in the event of an accident. This does not comply with fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall details for the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 9 complaints (28% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,000 miles and the middle half falls between 93,000 and 165,000 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 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.