Complaints
281
Crashes
14
Fires
10
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Fires:1
#211 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:64,711 mi
#311 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:99,373 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 14 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 64,711 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | 1 | 99,373 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 95,183 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 8 | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 | — | 1 | 94,691 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 9 | — | — | 60,919 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | 1 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 7 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 134,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — |
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,711
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,373
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,183
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,691
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,919
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,500
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1996 Cadillac Deville has 281 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System (14 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (11 complaints, avg 64,711 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (11 complaints, avg 99,373 mi). 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 1996 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,002 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Cadillac Deville include 14 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 17 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 1996 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Deville?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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