Complaints
185
Crashes
12
Fires
10
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:31,108 mi
#211 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:2
#310 complaints
Fuel Pump
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 19 | — | — | 31,108 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 163,000 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,108
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,000
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
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
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1994 Cadillac Deville has 185 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (19 complaints, avg 31,108 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (11 complaints); Fuel Pump (10 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 1994 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,251 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Deville include 12 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 10 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 1994 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 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 1994 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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