1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Remedy: Add compliance label.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Remedy: Install safety belts for rear facing seats.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
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Interior/under dash (electrical system)
A wiring harness located under the instrument panel may not have been properly secured in its retainer and could interfere with the accelerator lever. Consequence of defect: this could prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released, and result in loss of accelerator control and a…
Remedy: Secure wiring in its retainer.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle accelerates by itself while driving, when i change it from drive to reverse and when i press on my brakes at a stop light feels like is still accelerating and wants to go faster. I had two”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 21, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Vehicle brought to dealership to repair water leak at windshield, after the windsheild was removed, advanced rust was found in the pinchweld area, particularly on passenger's side, owner advised not t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2001 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Cadillac Fleetwood model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Fleetwood model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Cadillac Fleetwood | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 6 |
| 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood | 4 | 7 |
| 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood | 3 | 7 |
| 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 3 |
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 15 |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 0 | 21 |
| 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 32 |
| 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood | 5 | 16 |
| 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood | 5 | 18 |
| 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2 | 17 |
| 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood
How do I know if my 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V036000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.