Complaints
239
Crashes
19
Fires
5
Injuries
29
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Air Bags:Side/Window
Avg mileage:75,000 mi
Crash-related:8
#217 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:7
#317 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:89,380 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 27 | 8 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 17 | — | 1 | 89,380 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 63,900 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | 2 | 56,938 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 54,974 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 92,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Side/Window
27
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,380
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,900
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
56,938
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,974
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,500
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,500
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Cadillac Deville has 239 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Side/Window with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Side/Window (27 complaints, avg 75,000 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (17 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (17 complaints, avg 89,380 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 1999 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,738 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Cadillac Deville include 19 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 29 injuries, and 3 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 1999 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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