1992 Cadillac Deville
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 135 |
| 1993 | 92 |
| 1994 | 127 |
| 1995 | 129 |
| 1996 | 218 |
| 1997 | 269 |
| 1998 | 237 |
| 1999 | 187 |
| 2000 | 225 |
| 2001 | 175 |
| 2002 | 176 |
| 2003 | 144 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 95 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 20 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow 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, 20030822
8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.
FIRE7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950911
6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
FUEL LINE FAILURE
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
1992 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V199000 (power train) has been completed.
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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:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.