MYRModel Year Report

1989 Cadillac Deville

▲ Better than typical
1989 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:26:09.776Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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
1989: 48 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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 38%

38% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE THROTTLE STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AROUND A PARKING LOT AT 70MPH AND HIT 7 CARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960430

THE THROTTLE STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AROUND A PARKING LOT AT 70MPH AND HIT 7 CARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960430

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Cadillac Deville is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Cadillac Deville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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