MYRModel Year Report

1982 Cadillac Deville

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1982 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:24.936Z

Only 3 complaints 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1988 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1998 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2000 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

1982: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198741
198828
198949
199077
199188
1992135
199396
1994140
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 3 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

INJURY
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The driver put the vehicle in reverse and stepped on accelerator and car sped up and went out of control. Braking would not stop vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-30

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Visibility

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

FIRE
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Right front power window failed to go up, also window caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-07

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1985-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 1988-02-18 Side door fires
  3. R
    1993-05-27Fuel system, gasoline93E019000 The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.

    Remedy: The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 93E019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1982 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 1982 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Cadillac Deville have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.