Complaints
339
Crashes
5
Fires
10
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:85,633 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#220 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:87,315 mi
#316 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Avg mileage:78,759 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 24 | 3 | 1 | 85,633 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 20 | — | — | 87,315 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 16 | — | — | 78,759 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 107,719 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 90,838 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 2 | 98,676 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 83,200 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | — | 1 | 75,128 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | — | — | 117,695 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 85,100 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,633
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,315
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,759
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,719
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,838
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
98,676
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,200
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,128
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,695
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,100
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1997 Cadillac Deville has 339 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (24 complaints, avg 85,633 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (20 complaints, avg 87,315 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail (16 complaints, avg 78,759 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 1997 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,314 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Cadillac Deville include 5 crash-related reports, 10 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 1997 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 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 1997 Cadillac Deville?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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