MYRModel Year Report

1994 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
1994 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:55.606Z

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
140
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

29% 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 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1994: 140 complaints 1994 140 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 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 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1994: 140 complaints 1994 140 1995: 129 complaints 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 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1994 140 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

1994: 140 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.

Engine and engine cooling

29% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Electrical system

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle at 60MPH air conditioner stopped working, a couple minutes later consumer noticed a black smoke large flames under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-26

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

FIRE

Service brakes

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

9% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving at approximately 15 MPH in a rain storm consumer ran over a large hole in the street which was about to be filled with concrete, and air bag deployed inadvertently. Driver and passenger were injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-08

Drivers air bag did not deploy upon a frontal collision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-03

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-02-07SQClosed 1994-03-21 Brake light switch
  2. I
    1995-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-08-31 Dash trim piece separation
  3. I
    1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-09-30 Dash trim separation
  4. I
    1998-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-08-27 Erratic turn signal operation

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 18 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Cadillac Deville have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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