1993 Cadillac FLEETWOOD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
109,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 26 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 15.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 11.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 4; 1996: 2; 2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2005: 2; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 960580 · 1995-02-24 (February 24, 1995)
ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APLLIED EXPERIENCE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, AND LOCKUP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968205 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
ABS BRAKES FAILED TWICE UNDER EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968205 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022553 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE MOTOR. *AK THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LARGE HOLE IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. HE THEN OBSERVED ABOUT A QUART OF OIL ON THE GROUND. IN HIS OPINION, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO LOW OIL WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COME APART AND RUN THROUGH THE OIL PAN. *PH. THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959448 · 1995-02-01 (February 1, 1995)
VEHICLE SPEED READ 48MPH, BUT CAR ACTUAL GOING 60MPH, REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NO AVAIL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 864139 · 2000-06-23 (June 23, 2000)
BATTERY HOLDER CABLE DISCONNECTED, CAUSING ACID TO LEAK FROM THE BATTERY. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY AT CONUMSER'S COST. PROLBEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 864139 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 885750 · 2001-04-12 (April 12, 2001)
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. *AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 885750 at NHTSA ↗