1994 Cadillac Deville: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 127 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints).
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0
recalls
127
owner complaints
8
fire reports
92,068
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Deville years (#13 of 16 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 92,068 mi)Weak spot: engine and engine cooling (23%)8 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)23% · 29 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)13% · 16 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)11% · 14 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 11 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 10 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)6% · 7 complaints
“The trunk does not open from the inside or out, with key or without, malfunction or defect in assembly of vehicle. I took the auto to the dealership (turlock - smith chevrolet cadillac, inc.) and was charged for them to look at the problem and they attempted to break into the trunk without success. According to the dealership I was told this model year has a problem with this defective issues. There is no way to get into trunk without dis assembly. Basically breaking in to the trunk and rebuilding the entire lock down assembly. I am extremely depressed, I can do nothing about problem other than re-assble the whole mess cadillac created by this malfunctioning issue.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2015
“We have a 1994 cadillac concours . The engine just shuts off sometimes. Restarts easily. We were almost broadsided due to this !!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn't do it all the time maybe once a day or maybe once every 4 days. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the left front brake line rusted through and the brake fluid had drained out. All four brake rods needed to be replaced. Updated 11/09/06.*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2006
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“Dt*: the contact stated that the seat belt would not unlatch trapping a passenger until the seat belt was cut. The local dealer was contacted who referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. Updated 08/23/06. *jb updated 08/25/06. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2006
“Transmission failed at 63,000 miles. Vehicle had very "light" use for first 10 years. When purchased in 2004, only hat 47,000 miles. Well serviced, very well taken care of. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2006
“1994 cadillac deville concours literally burned to the ground in my driveway. Hadn't been driven in over 15 hours. The car was in perfect mechanical condition. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2005
“1994 cadillac deville had the following repairs performed: spark plug wire set, the ecu and map sensor, the ac compressor and the water pump belt.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated that the engine would miss and failed to return normal idle speed. The vehicle maintained about 50 mph without the consumers foot on the accelerator pedal. Noises were heard coming from the engine. The engine would not return to idle when the operators foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. The consumer would have to pat the accelerator pedal once or twice to get it to return to idle. *sc the consumer had t o purchase a water pump belt. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005
“Dt: driver hit a hole with front 2 tires in the rain and the air bags deployed on both driver and passenger sides. When air bags deployed they busted, and hurt the driver. He had to go to hospital. Driver was in construction area. Insurance company totaled the car. Manufacturer says they are not responsible for air bags not deploying, and will not pay for car. The VIN # is [xxx]. *ak *sb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2004
“While driving at approximately 15 mph in a rain storm consumer ran over a large hole in the street which was about to be filled with concrete, and air bag deployed inadvertently. Driver and passenger were injured. *ak *tc”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2004
“Upon reversing out of a parking lot vehicle suddenly experienced brake failure. The pedal went to the floor ,but failed to stop the vehicle. Consumer pumped the brake pedal. Vehicle slowly stopped by itself because of the low speed being driven. Vehicle was flat bedded to a dealership. They indicated that the brake lines were rusted and the brake fluid poured out. The rusted brake lines were replaced.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 Cadillac Deville reliable?
NHTSA has 127 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Cadillac Deville. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Cadillac Deville problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 92,068 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.