Complaints
183
Crashes
17
Fires
15
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
Fires:1
#211 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:138,000 mi
Fires:2
#311 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 20 | — | 1 | 110,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | 2 | 138,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 3 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
138,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
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
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Cadillac Deville has 183 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (20 complaints, avg 110,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (11 complaints, avg 138,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (11 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 1992 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 112,796 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Deville include 17 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 20 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 1992 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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