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1998 Cadillac Fleetwood problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical Fleetwood model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Body

The worst 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · MI

Applied brake brakes did not grab car started to slide was told moudoule went out cadillac said they had recall can;t get part.

Filed Nov 8, 2005 · Body · 150,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Tires · IL

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 )

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Transmission · MD

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.

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Questions about the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood

Is the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood, fewer than a typical Fleetwood model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood have?

No recalls on record.

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