Cadillac Deville Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Cadillac Deville across 11 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “window regulators” (14% of reports).
- 134visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $930typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Window regulators: mentioned in 19 of 134 complaints (14%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 14 of 134 complaints (10%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 10 of 134 complaints (7%)
- Fell door: mentioned in 9 of 134 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Cadillac Deville at $930, and half of them between $700 and $1,050.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Cadillac Deville visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% | 69,500 |
| 2004 Deville | 30 | 18% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Deville | 10 | 7% | 57,577 |
| 2002 Deville | 14 | 8% | 56,769 |
| 2001 Deville | 14 | 8% | 58,500 |
| 2000 Deville | 28 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Deville | 6 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 1998 Deville | 17 | 7% | 30,705 |
| 1997 Deville | 5 | 2% | 141,245 |
| 1996 Deville | 2 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1995 Deville | 5 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the Cadillac Deville. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun roof glass separated from the metal frame and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to roth cadillac (5711 peach st, erie, pa 16509) and the sun roof was replaced twice…
2004 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to various defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the mirror adjusters did not work properly, the front console fell out and was hangning by wires, the rear window on the passenger and the driver's side fell, and the rear door panel on the…
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 cadillac deville. While making a turn, anti-freeze spilled onto the contact's foot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core burst due to an improper location and inadequate material. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. While the vehicle was stationary, both the rear passenger and driver side windows malfunctioned. The contact stated that the windows failed to close when prompted due to a fractured motor. The vehicle was taken to be repaired at goodyear where the rear…
I have seen a lot of vehicle this make and model the back windows stop working mine are not working i also see a lot of cars this model with the back windows taped up could you help please with this matter. Thank you *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac Devilles have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about visibility for the Cadillac Deville. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Cadillac Deville visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Cadillac Deville?
Owners report a typical cost of $930 (half paid between $700 and $1,050), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “window regulators”, in 19 of 134 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (14).
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