Does the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cadillac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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1978 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls, newest first

August 30, 1978NHTSA 78V189000388,867 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.
Remedy: Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 26, 1977NHTSA 77V1620005,146 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems". The windshield washer bottle on the involved vehicles may crack and allow washer fluid to drain out.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the washer bottle and, if necessary, replace it without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut1

Other Cadillac Fleetwood years

Other 1978 Cadillac models

Questions

Does the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.