1990 Cadillac Brougham Review
Price Estimate: $4,012 - $6,505

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What’s new
5.7-liter engine is optional, but when only ordered with trailer towing or Coachbuilder packages. ABS is standard. Composite headlights and new front bumper update Brougham's dated styling. Can't forget to mention the new standard padded vinyl roof, can we? Rear styling is updated as well.
For sale near Salem, OR
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oregon
$295/mo for Brougham Base
Brougham Base
vs
$249/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability
The 1990 Cadillac Brougham has 9 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
9 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 91V101000
- Manufactured from:
- 1991-02-01 to 1986-10-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 205
- Defect Description:
- General Motors LLC
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V100000
- Manufactured from:
- 1991-02-01 to 1987-09-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 61
- Defect Description:
- General Motors LLC
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V099000
- Manufactured from:
- 1989-10-01 to 1990-11-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 91
- Defect Description:
- REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V096000
- Manufactured from:
- 1987-01-01 to 1990-12-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 28
- Defect Description:
- REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V093000
- Manufactured from:
- 1988-10-01 to 1990-10-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 14
- Defect Description:
- REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNITS INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V092000
- Manufactured from:
- 1990-05-01 to 1991-02-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 14
- Defect Description:
- REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Defect Consequence:
- STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 571 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 91V011000
- Manufactured from:
- 1986-09-01 to 1990-12-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 244
- Defect Description:
- LIMOUSINE FAILED TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
- Defect Consequence:
- INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT;VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A LARGER CYLINDER.
- Recall Number:
- 90V134000
- Manufactured from:
- 1989-06-01 to 1990-05-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 158
- Defect Description:
- GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION MAY BE INCORRECT ON LABELS.
- Defect Consequence:
- VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR PART 567.
- Corrective Action:
- INSTALL REVISED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
- Recall Number:
- 90V133000
- Manufactured from:
- 1989-01-01 to 1990-05-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 158
- Defect Description:
- TIRE PLACARD MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION.
- Defect Consequence:
- LIMOUSINES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110 AND CONSUMERMIGHT UNKNOWINGLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PLACARD MISINFORMATION.
- Corrective Action:
- INSTALL REVISED TIRE PLACARDS.
Cadillac Brougham Owner Reviews
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4.38 out of 5 starsCaddy Boy, 04/17/2006
1990 Cadillac Brougham 4dr Sedan
I am 17, since I was about 7 this car has always been in my mind, as a car I want to drive! After owning a Lincoln Town Car, I saw this car on the lot, and I had to have it. Mechaically it its a dream. Gas consumption...well that's a differnt story. But the style and beauty make up for it. It starts up every morning. It needs basic work. Mine has low miles at 83,000, but they are … supposed to last.
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4.38 out of 5 starsGarry, 03/15/2007
1990 Cadillac Brougham 4dr Sedan
I purchased it used and have enjoyed it from day one. It's very smooth and comfortable even at 17 years old. The only major repair that I had to make was the conversion of the A/C to R134. It is tough on gasoline, but my car payment is $0, so who cares. It's built like a tank, rides like silk and feels safe as a house. Say what you will, I'd buy this boat over a Honda/Toyota twice over. … This one is still "The Standard of the World".
The car that will take you back home
4.5 out of 5 starsRoman, 04/13/2002
1990 Cadillac Brougham D'elegance 4dr Sedan
I purchased this vehicle in 1994, All I
can say is it served me faithfully.
Besides general maintenance and a
little rust by the door handles the
only thing I replaced was the water
pump. Until now the vehicle is still
running great!
4th Cadillac
4.63 out of 5 starsDeeJay , 03/02/2009
1990 Cadillac Brougham 4dr Sedan
I purchased this car from my late neighbor's daughter. I had owned a 1989 Brougham since new and drove it 269,000 in 18 years. Even though my 1990 had the same drivetrain (ie: 307) as my 1989, this one had more responsive power. I got much better mileage. I had class 2 hitches (3500 lbs) on both. Velour interior.The previous owner had a $3500 K7000 Transmission job done at 30,500 miles … in Nov 1993! He also had the F gear and pinion bearings replaced at 62,000 miles in April, 1997. The ECM went at 80,000 in May, 1999. I bought the car from the estate in 2008 with 92,000 miles.
1990 Brougham Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $295/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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