Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Cadillac Deville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V110000 GM/FUEL RAIL TUBING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V229000 Structure — Body — Hood — Hinge and Attachments NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 39 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 32 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 217 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Cadillac DeVille has a below-average reliability, with notable complaints about steering, engine cooling, and the fuel system. Although only two recall campaigns are present, they address significant safety concerns, including potential fuel leaks. The volume and nature of owner complaints suggest consistent issues, especially with steering and engine related components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | Unknown | $400–$900 | common |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $200–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission service
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Engine overheating
- Fuel odor in engine compartment
- Erratic speed control
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Cadillac Deville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.