1999 Cadillac Deville

◆ Worse than typical

1999 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:03.898Z

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

1999: 187 complaints

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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

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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CAR WAS STOPPED AND AT IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON HITTING MY WIFE IN THE SIDE AND GIVING HER A LARGE BRUISE ABOUT 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990814

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, STRIKING THE PASSENGER IN THE ARM WITHOUT WARNING. CADILLAC HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990824

CAR WAS STOPPED AND AT IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON HITTING MY WIFE IN THE SIDE AND GIVING HER A LARGE BRUISE ABOUT 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990814

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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WHILE STARTING VEHICLE ENGINE BACKFIRED. THEN FIRE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE UNDER HOOD PADDING WAS COVERED WITH A FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. THIS CAUSED THE FIRE TO BURN THROUGH THE PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031128

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 187

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V217000 (air bags) 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 1999 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Cadillac Deville is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is air bags:side/window, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac Deville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.