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#BS-1996-CADDEV-293D

1996 Cadillac Deville

Based on reports from 281 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
281
Crashes
14
Fires
10
Recalls
2
TSBs
47
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 281 complaints, 14 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

problems shifting

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

head gasket blown

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist SystemHIGH

14 owners reported steering:hydraulic power assist system issues — failures commonly reported around 89K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
7
30–60K
17
60–90K
15
90–120K
1
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (17 reports) • Median: 89K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System14 (5%)
Engine12 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline11 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine11 (4%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump10 (4%)
Speed Control10 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal9 (3%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail9 (3%)

1996 Cadillac Deville: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Cadillac Deville, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 89,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 89K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Cadillac Deville, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Cadillac Deville, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Cadillac Deville, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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24
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16
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24
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12
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06
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15
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Cadillac Deville. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V110000Jun 2004

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

95V229000Dec 1995

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Deville is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1996 Cadillac Deville vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

281

Class avg

155

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 281 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1996 Cadillac Deville: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Cadillac Deville?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Cadillac Deville is related to the steering:hydraulic power assist system, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Cadillac Deville reliable?
The 1996 Cadillac Deville has 281 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 Cadillac Deville problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1996 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Cadillac Deville has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Deville problems start?
Based on 50 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 89,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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