Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Cadillac Deville has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V238000 GM/FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V227000 GM/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V067000 GM/STEERING GEAR BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
Of the 176 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 176 complaints, owners report 17 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Cadillac DeVille experiences several critical recall issues, including airbag, fuel system, and ignition problems, along with frequent electrical system complaints. Reliability is hindered by these persistent issues, impacting overall cost-of-ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| airbag system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,300 | common |
| steering gear | 70,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,300 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 6,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive airbags warning
- Difficulty starting or stalling
- Steering noise or uneven feedback
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Cadillac Deville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.