1996 Cadillac Deville vs 1998 Cadillac Deville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Cadillac Deville | 1998 Cadillac Deville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 237 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 78 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,575 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Cadillac Deville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 33 |
| Steering | 43 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 16 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1996 Cadillac Deville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.