Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Cadillac Deville has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 167 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Visibility 30 complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 167 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 167 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Cadillac DeVille shows below-average reliability based on 167 NHTSA complaints and one recall. Electrical system issues are the most reported problems, and steering concerns are also notable. However, given the limited overall data, the evidence is not exhaustive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Air bags | 90,000–130,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | 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
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Difficulty steering
- Airbag warning light on
- Engine stalling
- Unresponsive ignition key
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Cadillac Deville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.