1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 136,970miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns 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, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and body and structure (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 136,970 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses/lines/piping/fittings and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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 cooling6 38%
- Body and structure3 19%
- Air bags2 13%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
- Steering1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “1994 Cadillac Fleetwood caught fire. Consumer states that the vehicle began to smoke the driver pulled over and the vehicle was then engulfed in flames. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0874.”
NHTSA complaint #10216125, filed 2008-01Vehicle speed control: “The consumer pulled into a parking lot and without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles. Related recall 95v082000.”
NHTSA complaint #10027297, filed 2003-08Body and structure: “While driving the vehicle the mounting bolt snapped with a loud noise. Then the vehicle began to lean with the bottom of the wheel tilting outward. Dealer has been notified. Driver side front window inoprable. Front door lock inoprable.”
NHTSA complaint #828488, filed 1998-10Air bags: “The contact stated, while driving at 35 MPH., the vehicle had a head on collision with the left front fender of another vehicle that ran a stop sign. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. Pictures are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10163256, filed 2006-07, 136,970 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 136,970 and 136,970 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 1994 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 | 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
- 96V019000Jan 30, 1996Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995, Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
- 95V082000Apr 24, 1995Vehicle speed control › SpringsCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995, Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
- 94V210000Oct 25, 1994Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1994, Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994
The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
- 94V076000Apr 16, 1994Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1994, Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994
Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
- 94V049000Mar 21, 1994Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Cadillac Fleetwood 1994, Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994
The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
Recall details for the 1994 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10141381May 31, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 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 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.
Has the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood, 5.7L 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 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 136,970 miles and the middle half falls between 136,970 and 136,970 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.