1994 Cadillac DeVille problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 1994 Cadillac DeVille with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 22.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 10.3%.
Complaints185
Crashes12
Fires10
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 22.7% · 42
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.3% · 19
Electrical system 9.2% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 8.6% · 16
Air bags 7.6% · 14
Suspension 5.9% · 11
Exterior lighting 4.9% · 9
Visibility 4.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Cadillac DeVille in this data, 1994 sits 11th by complaint volume. 1997 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 88,690 miles.
In owners' own words
Oil leak in engine for 1994 Cadillac concourse-- we have an oil leak as a result of the manufacturer not using gaskets for oil pan and separate engine parts. The expense is quite costly and would not be necessary if the gaskets had been originally been installed. There have been no injuries or fire, but fire could occur because of the leak. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 80 miles
Vehicle had a slow water leak. Took vehicle to dealer who found vehicle had a hole in aluminium engine block. Also, said there was a known Cadillac problem. They recommend putting tablets in radiator to keep this from happening. *Ak engine block leaking at rear of left cylinder head, however due to the cost $4976, consumer declined repairs. *Slc Engine and engine cooling
Engine shut itself off having low engne coolant message on highway in 70 mph traffic. I managed to beach the vehicle without power--no damge. Northstar engine according to mfg. Is supposed to continue to run alternating 4 cyl. To cool. This engine failed and shut down creating serious safety hazard. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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