1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
APPLIED BRAKE BRAKES DID NOT GRAB CAR STARTED TO SLIDE WAS TOLD MOUDOULE WENT OUT CADILLAC SAID THEY HAD RECALL CAN;T GET PART. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE FRAME WHICH CONTAINS THE RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY BROKE. THE METAL OF THE FRAME FAILED AND CAUSE THE RACK & PINION UNIT TO BECOME LOOSE CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING. IF THIS HAS HAPPENED AT A HIGHER SPEED IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. THIS UNIT IS USED ON ALL CADILLAC DEVILLES. *JB
FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON 9/1/99 PULLING 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AT 55 MPH. TIRE BLEW THE TREAD. SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON 6/18/00 IN IOWA, PULLING 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AT 60MPH. PULLED OFF FOR FUEL AND NOTICED STEEL BELT PROTRUDING FROM UNDER TREAD, LOSS OF PRESSURE BUT NOT FLAT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/85R16E)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/85R16E )
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND DEALER NOTED THAT THE PARTS WHICH HOLD THE AXLE IN PLACE HAVE GONE BAD, NEED REPLACING. ALSO, DEALER STATED MANUFACTURER HAD NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 51 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 27 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 39 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
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