MYRModel Year Report

1998 Cadillac Deville

◆ Worse than typical
1998 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

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 40 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 48 complaints 1989 1990: 76 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 127 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1998 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1998: 237 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198740
198828
198948
199076
199187
1992135
199392
1994127
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971101 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.

Campaign 97V183000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1998 — complaint volume: 237
R 19980101 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS WHICH CAN BREAK DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS.

Campaign 97V232000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990927 — PE (closed 20000215)

INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAG

I 20000215 — EA (closed 20000928)

INADVERTENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG

R 20010601 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES. IF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS TEMPORARILY DISCONECTED, THE TEMPORARY DISCONNECT WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE REPLACING T

Campaign 00V217000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030102 — RQ (closed 20030915)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V183000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V232000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V217000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 2000 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Cadillac Deville is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Cadillac Deville have?

3 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.