MYRModel Year Report

Cadillac Deville — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

5 model years to watch and 6 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution5 years

Best bets6 years

Complaint history

1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 41 complaints, Recommended 1988: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 49 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 77 complaints, Recommended 1991: 88 complaints, Recommended 1992: 135 complaints, Recommended 1993: 96 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 140 complaints, Recommended 1995: 129 complaints, Recommended 1996: 218 complaints, Caution 1997: 269 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 237 complaints, Caution 1999: 187 complaints, Caution 2000: 225 complaints, Caution 2001: 175 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 176 complaints, Recommended 2003: 144 complaints, Recommended 2004: 167 complaints, Recommended 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1997 · 269
1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 41 complaints, Recommended 1987 1988: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 49 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 77 complaints, Recommended 1991: 88 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 135 complaints, Recommended 1993: 96 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 140 complaints, Recommended 1995: 129 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 218 complaints, Caution 1997: 269 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 237 complaints, Caution 1999: 187 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 225 complaints, Caution 2001: 175 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 176 complaints, Recommended 2003: 144 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 167 complaints, Recommended 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1997 · 269
1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 41 complaints, Recommended 1987 1988: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 49 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 77 complaints, Recommended 1991: 88 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 135 complaints, Recommended 1993: 96 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 140 complaints, Recommended 1995: 129 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 218 complaints, Caution 1997: 269 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 237 complaints, Caution 1999: 187 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 225 complaints, Caution 2001: 175 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 176 complaints, Recommended 2003: 144 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 167 complaints, Recommended 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1997 · 269
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Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ▲ Recommended 95 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 167 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 144 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 176 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 175 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 225 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 187 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 237 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 269 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 218 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 129 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 140 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 96 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 135 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 88 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 77 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 49 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1986 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

25

recalls on file across every Cadillac Deville model year.

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