MYRModel Year Report

1985 Cadillac Deville

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1985 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:25.545Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints 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, 1985 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
1985: 19 complaints
View as data table
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 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

STEERING

2 of 19 total reports mention: steering.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

WHEELS

1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 19 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840511 — equipment

OMISSION OF THE CERTIFICATION LABELS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Campaign 84V063000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R 19930527 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 93E019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V063000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93E019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 1985 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 1985 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Cadillac Deville have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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