Cadillac Deville Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Cadillac Deville years to avoid

No model year of the Cadillac Deville stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2005	84	95	Electrical	76,000	1	10
2004	75	167	Electrical	68,872	1	13
2003	76	145	Electrical	69,000	4	15
2002	70	176	Electrical	60,000	5	20
2001	70	175	Engine	74,500	4	23
2000	-	225	Engine	72,000	5	25
1999	-	187	Engine	65,555	1	17
1998	-	237	Lights	74,211	3	14
1997	-	269	Brakes	82,000	2	4
1996	-	217	Steering	85,575	2	11
1995	-	128	Fuel system	105,000	2	5
1994	-	127	Engine	91,000	0	10
1993	-	92	Brakes	113,000	1	7
1992	-	135	Fuel system	110,000	1	15
1991	-	87	Brakes	105,000	1	8
1990	-	76	Brakes	100,000	0	10

What years of the Cadillac Deville should you avoid?

No single model year of the Cadillac Deville has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Cadillac Deville?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Deville?

Engine, with 502 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (447) and brakes (355).

How many recalls does the Cadillac Deville have?

18 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 2002 model year has the most, with 5.

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