MYRModel Year Report

1981 Cadillac Deville

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1981 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:32.060Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 40 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 48 complaints 1989 1990: 76 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 127 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198740
198828
198948
199076
199187
1992135
199392
1994127
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A TURN, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960301

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A TURN, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960301

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Cadillac Deville reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is steering: steering wheel/handle bar, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Cadillac Deville have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.