Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Brougham peaked in 1995, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Cadillac Brougham
Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 16, 1995 to Dec 31, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year9973 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints10Close to the median 1990 sedan
Severity index40.01990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
30% of complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Brougham name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
9 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Cadillac Brougham
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91V-101 | Jun 14, 1991 | Wheel cylinders | Brakes | 205 | Part replacement |
| 91V-100 | Jun 14, 1991 | Wheel cylinders | Brakes | 61 | Part replacement |
| 91V-099 | Jun 14, 1991 | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking | Brakes | 91 | Part replacement |
| 91V-096 | Jun 14, 1991 | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking | Brakes | 28 | Part replacement |
| 91V-093 | Jun 14, 1991 | Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking | Brakes | 14 | Part replacement |
| 91V-092 | Jun 10, 1991 | Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking | Brakes | 14 | Part replacement |
| 91V-011 | Jan 11, 1991 | Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 | Brakes | 244 | Part replacement |
| 90V-134 | Jul 27, 1990 | Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels | Equipment | 158 | Repair or modification |
| 90V-133 | Jul 27, 1990 | Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information | Equipment | 158 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Cadillac Brougham
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 31, 1998Simpsonvillle, SCTires
INNER RIM WHICH IS BOLTED ONTO THE VEHICLE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER RIM WHICH IS MOUNTED TO THE TIRE. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 832894 - Filed Sep 15, 1998Seward, PATurn signal
TURN SIGNALS EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 540040 - Filed May 13, 1997Erie, PAAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint 603328 - Filed Jan 29, 1997Hanover Park, ILGasoline
WAS BURNING OIL EVERY 200 MILES, TOOK INTO DEALER WHO SAID ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 808331 - Filed Jan 17, 1996Hawthorne, NJConventional
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES HAVE MALFUNCTION, CANNOT HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE. TT
NHTSA complaint 977727 - Filed Dec 13, 1995Failure Nov 5, 1990Wichita, KSAnchorage, Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash1 injured
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION NOTED HESITATION BEFORE COMPUTER ENGAGES CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLOAT. TT UPON IMPACT THE SHOULDER STRAPS SNAPPED CAUSING CONUSMER TO SUFFER INJURIES.*JB
NHTSA complaint 976506 - Filed Oct 31, 1995Failure Jun 27, 1995Bergen, NYService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash2 injured
ABS: BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, HIT GUARDRAIL DURING RAINY WEATHER. TT *JB
NHTSA complaint 974256 - Filed Oct 19, 1995Failure Sep 18, 1995Rome, GAPower adjustFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE, POWER SEAT SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE ON TWO OCCASSIONS. TT *SLC
NHTSA complaint 973654 - Filed Aug 22, 1995Failure Aug 4, 1995Orlando, FLAnchorageCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK WHEN CUSTOMER WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint 970828 - Filed Mar 16, 1995Failure Mar 16, 1995LOS Altos, CAAnchorage, Head restraint
THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT NOT HIGH ENOUGH. TT
NHTSA complaint 962037
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.