MYRModel Year Report

1984 Cadillac Deville

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1984 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:52.327Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 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 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 1985: 19 complaints 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 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 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

1984: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

INJURY
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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident with injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-18

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

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Purchased vehicle used water on the engine need to replace engine. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-13

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

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Recall 93E019000 regarding fuel system other parts: while pulling into a parking lot vehicle stalled. Consumer noticed fuel was leaking onto the engine. A mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was under a recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-30

Electrical system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

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The engine is making terrible noise and will not start and is not driveable because of the noise. Please explain. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Hydroboost failure
  2. I
    1987-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-02-08 Trunk fires
  3. I
    1988-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Hydro boost
  4. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Cadillac Deville have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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