1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls 3
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…
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
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."
Fix: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 7
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
Bulletin 020730024A · Power Train · Aug 2005COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
Bulletin 577106A · Power Train · Feb 1997COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
Bulletin 577106A · Power Train · Dec 1996INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD GLARE (REPLACE PAD). *SD
Bulletin 538306 · Aug 1995COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
Bulletin 577106 · Power Train · Feb 1995WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
Bulletin 438206 · Visibility · Dec 1994Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the FLEETWOOD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Powertrain
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE COULD PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE, TRANSAXLE OIL WOULD SPILL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Transport Canada #1994051 · Mar 1994Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac Fleetwood
The Cadillac Fleetwood is a full-size luxury sedan that was marketed by Cadillac from the 1977 through 1996 model years. Taking its nameplate from a coachbuilder historically associated with the General Motors division, the Cadillac Fleetwood became a stand-alone model line in 1985.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
