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1996 Cadillac

Fleetwood

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Cadillac Fleetwood: best and worst years
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood (photo 1 of 3)

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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
225 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,478 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
125 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
21 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
17
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%
  • STEERING9%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 32 total.

Cadillac Fleetwood: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.