MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
2002 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:54:12.775Z

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
176
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2002 176 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2002 176 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1988 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1998 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2000 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2002 176 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

2002: 176 complaints

View as data table
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% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2025-04-07

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, 2014-04-15

Air bags

15% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-03-23

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, 2004-01-28

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Steering

10% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2020-04-11

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, 2001-11-16

Also filed under Visibility

Engine

10% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-04-05Steering02V067000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2002-08-15Air bags02V222000 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…

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    2003-01-31Seat belts02V227000 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…

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  4. R
    2003-10-17Fuel system, gasoline03V238000 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…

    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…

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    2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V067000 · Steering
  • Recall 02V222000 · Air bags
  • Recall 02V227000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 03V238000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.