Total Complaints
5 filings
CADILLAC BROUGHAM · model year
1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CADILLACBROUGHAM carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 BROUGHAM is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (1) and visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 10 investigation files overlapping the 1996 BROUGHAM, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030117VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THROTTLE IS VERY HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO ALMOST STAND ON THE GAS PEDAL TILL IT BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE HOLD. SAME PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER EVERY STOP. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK
20010802FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT PROPERLY REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER LEASED THE CAR NEW ON JANUARY 16, 1996 AND STATES THE GAS GAUGE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM DAY ONE, THE TANK WAS REPLACED 3 OR 4 TIMES ALONG WITH HOSES AND THE SAME CONDITIONS CONTINUE. *SLC
20000209VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE 45 TO 55 MPH LEFT MIRRIOR STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING SO MUCH THAT CONSUMER CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE MIRRIOR. THE RIGHT ONE IS STATIONERY. *AK
19971208SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES GRAB, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BRAKE PADS. LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND TEARS RUBBER OF TIRES. *AK
19971208SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES GRAB, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BRAKE PADS. LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND TEARS RUBBER OF TIRES. *AK
Compare 1996CADILLACBROUGHAM to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
PE24011Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
PE22006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear-View Camera Failure
PE19001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Roof Skin Separation While Driving
EQ11001EQClosed
IEE Passenger Sensing System Mats
EA07017Engineering AnalysisClosed
REAR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT FAILURE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM have?▼
The 1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS and VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Is the 1996 CADILLAC BROUGHAM safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.