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1992 Cadillac FleetwoodProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 13 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 13 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:wiring:front UnderhoodHIGH

2 owners reported electrical system:wiring:front underhood issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit BreakersMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood2 (15%)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers1 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (8%)
Fuel System1 (8%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)1 (8%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (8%)

1992 Cadillac Fleetwood: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, 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.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

07E088000Nov 2007

EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

94V199000Nov 1994

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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PE93007ClosedOpened Feb 1993 · closed May 1993

FUEL LINE FAILURE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

The worst model year for the Cadillac Fleetwood is the 1985 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is cooling system.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1992 Cadillac Fleetwood: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood is related to the electrical system:wiring:front underhood, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?
The 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood has 13 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Fleetwood problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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