AI Damage1993 Cadillac Brougham: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Cadillac Brougham filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The consumer stated that he was driving down the highway when he heard a loud noise and the vehicle was stopped. When the consumer pulled over and placed the vehicle in auto/park, ` attempted to start the vehicle when he realized the rear wheels were locked. The consumer found that there was no fluid in the rear end.
Consumer states that the right side front passenger seatbelt will not retract. Consumer states dealer can't fine a part to replace seatbelt. Consumer feels unsafe driving without seatbelt. Please provide any further informtion. Mr
I am sending you a copy of this letter and copies of my repairs. Currently, I drive a 1993 cadillac fleetwood brougham, and I have had many problems with this car. I have written a letter to the general motors customer service department on nov. 14, 1999 and received no response.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Brougham has 4 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Cadillac Brougham?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, seat belts, steering. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Cadillac Brougham?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Cadillac Brougham from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.