Complaints
111
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:99,149 mi
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 3 | — | 99,149 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,149
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1990 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1990 Cadillac Deville has 111 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1990 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (16 complaints, avg 99,149 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1990 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,149 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1990 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Deville include 14 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1990 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1990 Cadillac Deville as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1990 Cadillac Deville?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Deville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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