1992 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model

1992 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:26:04.555Z

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 PER YEAR

1992: 135 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	3
1983	5
1984	6
1985	19
1986	22
1987	41
1988	28
1989	49
1990	77
1991	88
1992	135
1993	96
1994	140
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

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE

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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

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

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THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE INCIDENT MAY BE THE RESULT OF RECALL #94V199000. SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030331

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and ignition.

FIRE

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FILLED VEHICLE UP WITH GAS COMPUTER SHUT DOWN THEN CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950425

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930210 — PE (closed 19930503)

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

1992 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (28 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V199000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 2000

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