Cadillac Deville Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 25, 2026 · 2,023 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2,023 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac Deville, across 11 model years (1995–2005). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (269). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 1997, with 269 complaints
1995: 12919951291996: 21819962181997: 26919972691998: 23719982371999: 18719991872000: 22520002252001: 17520011752002: 17620021762003: 14520031452004: 16720041672005: 95200595

n = 2,023 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Cadillac Deville years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Deville model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 Deville: 269 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 1998 Deville: 237 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2000 Deville: 225 complaints, 5 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2005 Deville: 95 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 1995 Deville: 129 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2003 Deville: 145 complaints, 4 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Cadillac Deville problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System problems3891117
Engine and Engine Cooling problems317114
Air Bags problems2611197
Steering problems2371113
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems1871127
Fuel System, Gasoline problems13691
Visibility problems134112
Exterior Lighting problems109111
Power Train problems102117
Engine91106
Vehicle Speed Control891112
Suspension68112
Structure58114
Tires51111
Service Brakes4599
Seat Belts43910
Equipment42101
Seats38106
Fuel/propulsion System2490
Wheels24101
Fuel System, Other1670
Latches/locks/linkages1360
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1271
Interior Lighting1260
Service Brakes, Air751
Visibility/wiper760
Parking Brake541
Electronic Stability Control421
Child Seat220
Traction Control System210

Cadillac Deville problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Cadillac Deville model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2005 Deville951—Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2004 Deville1671—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2003 Deville1454—Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2002 Deville1765—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2001 Deville1754—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2000 Deville2255—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
1999 Deville1871—Air BagsAbout as many complaints as other years
1998 Deville2373—Exterior LightingMore complaints than other years
1997 Deville2692—Service Brakes, HydraulicMore complaints than other years
1996 Deville2182—SteeringAbout as many complaints as other years
1995 Deville1292—Fuel System, GasolineFewer complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Cadillac Deville years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (269), 1998 (237), 2000 (225). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac Deville?

Electrical System, with 389 complaints across 11 model years.

How many recalls does the Cadillac Deville have?

17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.