Does the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, suspension. 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 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood?

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

1996 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 1996 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

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls, newest first

December 10, 1996NHTSA 96V24500021,582 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 30, 1996NHTSA 96V018000102,403 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Consequence: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes7
Fuel system3
Air bags2
Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump2
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2

Other Cadillac Fleetwood years

Other 1996 Cadillac models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, suspension. 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 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood?: 17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.