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Cadillac FleetwoodModel year report

1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,000miles, 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 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lower ball joint filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.

Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “The consumer stated that he received a recall back in 1999, it dealt with having the ball joints and knuckles replaced. He stated that at that time, his dealer told him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle and that everything was ok. Now 20,000 miles later, he finds that the nut has chewed the cotter key off and in half. He stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer and showed it to them, they said they did not have to repair it. The consumer stated that he could have been killed, because he is traveling up and down the highway, and his wheel was about to come off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10065579, filed 2004-04, 34,000 miles

Brakes: “While travelling on a slight incline at 40 MPH, the brakes failed completely. The car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. The dealership was called, but offered no assistance. The mc was replaced by another mechanic.”

NHTSA complaint #734070, filed 2000-10

Electrical system: “While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught fire for unknown reasons and was considered to be a total loss. Please provide any additional information/attachments. * note: consumer stated that this event occurred after first time he used traction button in vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #887618, filed 2001-05

Other or unknown: “During the day the instrument panel is very hard to see. Light starts out being bright and slowly goes dim. Instrument panel at night doesn't affect the driver. Cadillac was contacted. Consumer also states that sometimes she's not able to see how fast the vehicle is being driven.”

NHTSA complaint #8014401, filed 2002-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,000 and 34,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199519961997199920002001420022004
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fleetwood RWD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152318$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

Recall details for the 1995 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Fleetwood

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199617109,0002—18—Stable
19951834,0005—18—Stable
199416136,9705—18—Stable
199332109,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992876,0001—18—Not enough data
199114—2—18—Not enough data
199021—0—17—Stable
198915—1—18—Stable
1987791,0003—18—Not enough data
1986790,0004—19—Not enough data
19856—2—18—Not enough data

All Cadillac Fleetwood model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood (Fleetwood, 5.7L 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 34,000 and 34,000 miles; 100% 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.