1996 Cadillac DeVille: common problems and reliability
253 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about steering. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 DeVille?The 1996 Cadillac DeVille has 253 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Cadillac DeVille vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1996 a good year for the DeVille?
Across the 10 DeVille model years we track, complaint volume runs from 104 (2005) to 306 (1997). With 253 complaints, the 1996 DeVille sits above the model's median of 201.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1996 DeVille
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 04V110000SOME 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.
structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Campaign 95V229000THESE 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is bifurcated by generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the DeVille. See the full DeVille owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used DeVille listings typically run $6,444–$10,120 across 1983 to 2005 model years.
Other DeVille model years
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