MYRModel Year Report

1988 Cadillac Deville

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1988 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:31.988Z

Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
28

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
2

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 1985: 19 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1988 28 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 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 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1988 28 1989: 49 complaints 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 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1988 28 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

1988: 28 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 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

8 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While consumer's wife was driving vehicle refused to stop when brakes were applied due to idle speed control motor failure. Vehicle lost control. Also, brakes were smoking and on fire. Vehicle had no cut off switch to stop it.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-10

Upon starting, placed into reverse gear, suddenly engine surged, then accelerated out of control, over powering brake. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-24

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Steering

7 of 28 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

Service brakes

6 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Tires

5 of 28 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-04-22Engineering analysisClosed 1989-10-23 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1989-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-17 Anti lock brakes
  3. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 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.