MYRModel Year Report

1991 Cadillac Deville

▲ Better than typical
1991 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:48.041Z

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, 1991 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 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 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
1991: 88 complaints
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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 34%

34% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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AT THE END OF SHORT 20 MILE TRIP AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED SMOKE & FLAMES COMING OUT OF HOOD / ENGINE. THE ACTION OF DRIVING, PARKING AND FIRE WAS SIMULTANEOUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050802

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941212

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and front underhood.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950109

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY, WHICH ALLOWED THE DOORS TO OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150213

Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
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LOOKED LIKE WHITE STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN TURN INTO BLACK SMOKE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950731

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950125

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19901126 — PE (closed 19910322)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19910322 — EA (closed 19920325)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19930210 — PE (closed 19930503)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

I 19930503 — EA (closed 19940531)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

R 19941128 — power train

THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.

Campaign 94V199000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V199000 (power train) 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 1991 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Cadillac Deville is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Cadillac Deville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.