CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
Most common 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
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 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS REASON. NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT CHANGING GEAR ANYMORE AND THIS VEHICLE IS AT THE MECHANIC FOR THIS REASON. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM BUT IT WAS FIXED BY MY MECHANIC. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE SEAT BELTS DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER. *TR
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 TO DRIVE VEHICLE. CJ
WHEN THE CAR IS OVER 60MHR IT TURNES OFF, ALSO MOST OF THE TIME IT TURNES OFF WHEN IT IS VEARY HOT OUT SIDE AND WHEN I WANT TO TERN IT ON AGAIN IT GO LIKE ABOUT 30SEC ON THEN IT TURNES OFF AGAIN. SOMETIMES WHEN I LET IT OFF FOR LIKE ABOUT AN HOUR IT TURNS ON AGAIN AND SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF AGIAN.
STEERING COLUMN HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE, BLOWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. POSSIBLE CAUSE DEFECTIVE COMPUTER. *AK
LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT SLID OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood questions
Does the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.