1993 Cadillac Deville: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 92 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (18% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“As a disabled vietnam military veteran my 1993 cadillac sedan deville when driving on the highway or anyplace will shut down the engine with no warning. Looking for answers to why. This is very dangerous”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Feb 2018
“The engine fell out the engine craddle broke lose from the frame it rusted through the rest of the car has no rust and is in perfect condition.thank god I had just gotton of the highway and it happened stpped at the stop sign.do I have any recourse .”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2015
“Was driving in a 25mph zone when both rear engine cradle mounts broke loose causing the engine to drop effecting steering of said car. Had this been on a highway, serious injury could have resulted. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. Occasionally, the contact smelled a strange odor and the vehicle began smoking and leaking transaxle fluid from the cooling line. He stated that he normally drives 1 or 2 miles, but after driving 60 miles between 55-60 mph, the smell, smoking, and leaking worsened. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly). The current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2007
“Consumer complaint regarding 1993 cadillac deville which was repaired with 9 defective brake part by mechanic. *kb after brake repair were made the consumer's vehicle shook severely. The vehicle was taken to cadillac and it was determined that midas used defective parts. The consumer claims the midas buys foreign parts that are defective and not test or approved by an outside source. The consumer had the defective brake parts in his possession. R/f inner joint axle bent. The dealer replaced the right front axle assembly. The engine mounts broke. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2006
“I just came off i70 when I was making a right hand turn==the washers holding the cradle mounts on the rear of the cradle pulled thrpugh the cradle itself rendering the engine tranny assembly on the ground the steering pulled out of its sleeve and had no steering the exhaust pipe also separated due to the drooping of the cradle on the ground. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2004
“The consumer noticed that the rear passenger door did not open from the inside of the vehicle. Also, the child safety lock was not on. The consumer will contact the dealership about this issue. *ak *sc *jb”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2004
“While driving, engine dropped from the vehicle, damaging the steering column, and causing consumer to lose control. Dealer determined engine cradle failure as cause.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2003
“While driving , the vehicle began to smoke, the consumer pulled over and discovered oil was leaking from the engine block and the trans axle coolant hose was also leaking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair it, the dealer stated there were too many leaks in too many places. The consumer repaired the problems himself. The consumer stated the manufacturer should have taken responsibility for the repairs since there was a recall regarding the same year, make and model. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · May 2003
“While changing a tire, the jack collapsed and crumbled, consumer is now unable to use the jack. Dealer notified.*ak *yh”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Cadillac Deville reliable?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Cadillac Deville. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Cadillac Deville problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 113,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Cadillac Deville have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:axle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.