MYRModel Year Report

1992 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
1992 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:01.336Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
135
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

23% 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 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 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 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 1993: 96 complaints 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 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 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

1992: 135 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.

Fuel system, gasoline

23% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated that vehicle caught on fire. While driving along- vehicle began to slow up. She pulled over to the side, her husband got out of vehicle and noticed that vehicle was smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-22

Service brakes

21% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The engine compartment caught on fire. *jb the consumer felt that the incident may be the result of recall #94V199000. Scc

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-31

Electrical system

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Filled vehicle up with gas computer shut down then caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-25

Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while driving. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27

Vehicle speed control

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-05-03 Fuel line failure
  2. 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

1992 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 27 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 1992 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.