MYRModel Year Report

1991 Cadillac Deville

▲ Better than typical
1991 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:58.653Z

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
88
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

34% 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 1991: 88 complaints 1991 88 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 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 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1991 88 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 1991: 88 complaints 1991 88 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

1991: 88 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

34% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2005-08-02

Also filed under Electrical system

Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-12

Electrical system

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while driving. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09

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, 2015-02-13

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Looked like white steam coming from under the hood then turn into black smoke. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-31

Vehicle caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-25

Power train

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.

FIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-11-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    1991-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 1992-03-25 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1993-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-05-03 Fuel line failure
  4. I
    1993-05-03Engineering analysisClosed 1994-05-31 Fuel line failure
  5. R
    1994-11-28Power train94V199000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V199000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.