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#BS-1986-CADBRO-19411986 Cadillac Brougham
Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash issues.
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Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1986 Cadillac Brougham: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Brougham, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Brougham, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Brougham, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
THE INCREASED WEIGHT OF THE STRETCH CONVERSION LIMOUSINES REQUIRES LARGER DIAMETER REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS THAN THOSE INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY.
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The worst model year for the Cadillac Brougham is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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