1995 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
10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.
INJURY5% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. *SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19950608
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG, RESULTED IN AIR BAG SHATTERING WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA ODI report, 19950608
5% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
As I was pulling off from a stop sign, passenger and driver airbags deployed unexpectedly with no reason causing the front windshield to shatter and leaving the steering wheel busted open along side passenger dash.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230522
5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
DASH TRIM SEPARATION
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.
Campaign 98V115000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
FUEL RAIL LEAKS
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNI
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2
Campaign 04V110000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V115000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Cadillac Deville have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.