1996 Cadillac Deville

◆ Worse than typical

1996 Cadillac Deville
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

1996: 218 complaints

View as data table

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

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED AND THE VEHICLE COUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960515

THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED AND THE VEHICLE COUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960515

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19951222 — structure

THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.

Campaign 95V229000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1996 — complaint volume: 218

I 19980206 — PE (closed 19980827)

ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION

I 19980224 — EA (closed 19980616)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 20030102 — RQ (closed 20030915)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

I 20031030 — PE (closed 20040203)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 20040203 — EA (closed 20040423)

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

R 20040602 — fuel system, gasoline

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

1996 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V229000 (structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 1996 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Cadillac Deville is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist system, accounting for 6% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.