MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
2002 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:07:41.558Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
2002: 176 complaints
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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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250407

Also filed under AIR BAGS

AT AROUND 11:35 AM, AS I WAS TURNING LEFT FROM PRAIRIE STREET INTO THE FAR SOUTH ENTRANCE OF KROGERS' SUPERMARKET. THE CADILLAC'S ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140415

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE DHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 6 MPH AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120323

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DIDN'T INFLATE. THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040128

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND I WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND I'M PRETTY SURE MY AIR BAGS ARE NOT WORKING EITHER

NHTSA ODI report, 20200411

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

LOUD INTERMITENT GRINDING NOISE HEAR WHEN STEERING TURNED WHEN BACKING OUTAND TURNING WHEEL CAR DRIVEN LESS THAN 100 MILES. AS CAR MILAGE INCREASES NOISE IS BECOMING MORE CONSTENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011116

Also filed under VISIBILITY

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020405 — steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN

Campaign 02V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020815 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER O

Campaign 02V222000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030131 — seat belts

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINER KIT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AG

Campaign 02V227000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031017 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-

Campaign 03V238000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140923 — electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.

Campaign 14V355000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V067000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V222000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V227000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V238000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V355000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Cadillac Deville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Deville?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Deville have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.