MYRModel Year Report

1990 Cadillac Deville

▲ Better than typical
1990 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:46.814Z

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
77
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

39% of complaints

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 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 77 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 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 77 1991: 88 complaints 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 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1990 77 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

1990: 77 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

39% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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The car while turning intermittently dies and looses any acceleration stalls and most of the time starts back up when lifting foot of the gas and sometimes dies. Also the car accelerates on its own sometimes very quickly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-16

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and engine

Vehicle speed control

27% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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The consumer set the cruise control at 48 MPH. The consumer came upon a vehicle that was making a turn therefore she had to slow down. She stated she put her foot on the brakes to slow the vehicle down, but nothing happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-19

While driving 35 MPH and without any reason vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH. Brakes were applied to decelerate vehicle and they didn't work, resulting in a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-29

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Engine fire.*mr when the consumer exited the turnpike, the engine all of a sudden caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-06

Tires

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY
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Right front tire fell off, causing loss of control/accident. (New Jersey state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-06

Power train

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-11-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  2. R
    1990-12-07Air bags90E043004 Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

    Remedy: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1991-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-04-16 Throttle linkage interfer
  4. I
    1991-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 1992-03-25 Engine compartment fires
  5. 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

1990 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90E043004 · Air bags
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Cadillac Deville is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.