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 AND 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 SYSTEM | 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 | 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 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 6 | — | — | 117,695 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 85,100 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 5 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | 1 | 189,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | 189,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 138,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 4 | — | — | 46,750 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 4 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 47,593 mi |
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