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Cadillac Deville

1998–2002 only

320 classified complaints 1 recall

1998–2002 Cadillac Deville models have 320 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac Deville report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1993–1997

1998–2002

2003–2005

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 71 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 5.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 47 complaints

Median onset: 108,000 miles. 25.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 40 complaints

Median onset: 81,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 89,130 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 22 complaints

Median onset: 94,600 miles.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 19 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles. 15.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 11 complaints

Median onset: 86,500 miles. 36.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Cadillac Deville report for every year and full specs/safety data.