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This 2002 Cadillac Deville has 182 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2002 Cadillac Deville Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2002 Cadillac Deville.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2002 Cadillac Deville Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2002 Cadillac Deville has 182 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Cadillac
- Model
- Deville
- Model year
- 2002
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 182
- Crash-related complaints
- 20
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2002 Cadillac Deville problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbag Malfunctions
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Airbag Malfunctions. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2002 Cadillac Deville?
This CADILLAC DEVILLE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2002 Cadillac Deville
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The CADILLAC DEVILLE has 182 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. 20 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 182 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 5 federal recall campaigns
- 20 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2002 Cadillac Deville complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Cadillac Deville. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 45 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 42 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 26 | 8 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 4 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 5 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Cadillac Deville. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a tree. During the crash, the vehicle sustained front-end d…
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED EXTREMELY LOUD AND WOULD NOT STOP I COULD NOT STOP IT SO I TOOK IT TO SHOP. THE DEALER SAYS THAT AIRBAG SHORTED OUT AND SHORTED OUT THE HORN. THEY WANT TO REPLACE AIRBAG AND HORN AT A COST OF $1109 WAS THIS AIRBAG RECALLED…
I WAS GOING TO DROP OFF SOME TRASH BAGS IN DUMPSTER AROUND THE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE.AND WAS PARKED NEXT TO IT AT APTMENTS STREET.I PUT THE CAR IN PARK TURNED OFF ENGINE AND REMOVED THE KEYS POPPED THE TRUNK REMOVED TRASH BAGS CLOSED TRUNK AND GOT BACK IN DRIVER SEAT PLACED KEY IN …
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND I WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND I'M PRETTY SURE MY AIR BAGS ARE NOT WORKING EITHER
TAKATA AIR BAG, DO NOT KNOW IF THAT ITEM IS IN MY CAR BUT THEY SAY IT IS. ALSO LIKE SO MANY NORTHSTAR ENGINES THERE IS TROUBLE WITH THE HEAD GASKET, AND ACCORDING TO THE HYDROCARBON BLOCK TEST, MINE MUST BE REPLACED. IN ORDER TO REPLACE IT, THE ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN MUST BE REMO…
I HAVE THE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD OF AIRBAGS THE LIGHT NEVER TURNS ON PLUS BLUETOOTH DOESNT WORK AND SOME TIME IT DOESNT WANT TO TURN ON THIS HAPPEN LIKE 3 TIMES 1 IN THE GAS STATION 2 AT WALMART PARKING AND 3 AT HOME THIS HAPPEN DIFFERENT DAYS AND MONTHS FROM OCT ,2018, NOV ,2018…
WELL I NOTICE THAT SOME TIME THE KEY WORKS AND SOME TIME IT DONT. THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK SOME TIME AND I JUST FOYND OUT THE CAR HAD RECALLS
ENGINE STALLS SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING/IN MOTION. RESTARTS WITH IGNITION SWITCH RESTART. APPEARS TO BE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.
WARNING LIGHTS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,STERING BAD.AIRBAG LIGHT ON OFF.CHECK RECALL THERE ARE 5.THE CAR WAS IN MOTION,HIGHWAY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS JAMMED IN THE IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE MOVED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL REPAI…
TAKATA RECALL: DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LOST IT'S REFLECTION. THE MIRROR STARTED TURNING A DARK BROWNISH COLOR THEN STARTED LOSING ITS REFLECTION FROM THE TOP OF THE MIRROR TO THE BOTTOM. THERE IS NO VISIBILITY AT ALL IN THE MIRROR.
WILD TRAVELING FAR RIGHT LANE 45 MILE-AN-HOUR 5 LANE MAJOR ROAD IN MICHIGAN HIT POTHOLE LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEARD LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC STRUGGLED CAR BACK TO THE RIGHT TOOK OVER 1 MILES TO FINALLY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AT A FOUR FOOT CONCRETE BARRIER IN FRONT OF…
I GOT INTO MY CAR AT WORK TO GO TO A BUSINESS. I INSERTED THE KEY AND STARTED THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH DEPLOYED BREAKING THE DASH AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN MY COMPANY'S PARKING LOT.
THE FACTORY SUPPLIED CAR 'SCISSOR' JACK STRUCTURALLY FAILED WHILE THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WAS BEING LIFTED. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LIFTED ON A GARAGE FLOOR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE CAR FALLING OFF THE JACK SUBSEQUENT TO THE TIRE BEING REMOVED. NO BODILY IN…
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH TUMBLER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT STAY IN THE IGNITION, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO REMOVE THE KEY, IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECUR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN…
THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING, ON ITS OWN, UP TO 40 MPH FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT STUCK. LEGACY FORD IN LAGRANDE, OREGON HAS TOLD US IT IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND THEY WILL HAVE TO PUT THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE ON IT. WE HAVE ALREADY PAID THEM 179.36 FOR …
PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM BROTHER 7 MONTHS AGO. AIRBAG WARNING WILL NOT GO OFF. GROUND WIRE DEFECT DEC. 2014 AND DEALERSHIP REPAIR SAME. THEY INDICATED EVERYTHING CLEARED OUT; HOWEVER, WHEN I LEFT DEALERSHIP PROBLEM STILL EXIST FOR AIRBAG. I HAVE ASKED ABOUT ANY RECALL BUT THEY …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Cadillac Deville.
Safety recalls
2002 Cadillac Deville recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Cadillac Deville. 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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Questions
2002 Cadillac Deville buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2002 Cadillac Deville reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 182 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. This CADILLAC DEVILLE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Deville?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (45 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (42 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (26 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Cadillac Deville?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Cadillac Deville?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2002 Cadillac Deville, NHTSA complaints include 20 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 182 total complaints. 17 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2002 Cadillac Deville. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2002 Cadillac Deville?▾
This CADILLAC DEVILLE year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Deville reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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