2004 Cadillac Deville vs 2004 Ford Taurus
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 | 2004 Cadillac Deville | 2004 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 470 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,686 mi | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 164 |
| Power Train | 6 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 26 |
| Steering | 36 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 21 |
| Visibility | 30 | 12 |
| Engine | 17 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 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.