1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 403,310 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 94V199000 1994-10-13 403,273 affected
Defect

THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.

AIR BAGS 93V041000 1993-03-19 37 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
2crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
3crashes5injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS
2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2
2injuries
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
Total complaints51

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I am owner #2 of this vehicle. The manufacturer discontinued making the intake manifold for the vehicle. Cadillac dealerships claim there are no nos parts, the main aftermarket manufacturers do not make replacements because it would not be profitable to do so. The used part recyclers in my area…”

ENGINE · reported 2012-09-05

“Upon opening the door it completely fell off, breaking the consumer' s leg. However, cadillac will do nothing to assist the consumer.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2004-11-25

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-06-04

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-06-04

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UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2002-09-07

“Dashboard has numerous deep cracks across entire surface, consumer is concerned about cracks around the passenger's airbag.*ak *yh”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2002-04-10

“Driver's seatbelt does not retract fully when unbuckled. Part was repaired 6 months ago, did not remedy problem.*ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 2002-03-15

“Consumer states that the seat belt on the driver and passanger seat do not work properly.cadillac manufactory was contacted. Nlm”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 2002-02-16
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.