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This 2004 Cadillac Deville has 174 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2004 Cadillac Deville Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2004 Cadillac Deville trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2004 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 2004 Cadillac Deville has 174 owner complaints, 14 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Cadillac
- Model
- Deville
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 174
- Crash-related complaints
- 14
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 24
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2004 Cadillac Deville problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Visibility
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Steering Defects, Visibility. 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 2004 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 2004 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 174 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. 14 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 174 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 1 federal recall campaign
- 14 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 2004 Cadillac Deville complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Cadillac Deville. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 49 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 37 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 26 | 9 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 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 2004 Cadillac Deville. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred during the warm weather season. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent m…
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving on a mountain at a slow speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The ma…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE METAL FRAME AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTH CADILLAC (5711 PEACH ST, ERIE, PA 16509) AND THE SUN ROOF WA…
CAR WILL NOT START WHEN I TURN THE KEY CHECKED THE FUSES ALL GOOD CHECK THE BATTERY GOOD. THEN IT STARTED NEXT DAY DROVE HOME FROM WORK AND POWER TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK AS I MANAGED TO PULL OFF IN TO A PARKING LOT. STARTED ONCE AGAIN…
2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VARIOUS DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MIRROR ADJUSTERS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE FRONT CONSOLE FELL OUT AND WAS HANGNING BY WIRES, THE REAR WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FELL, AND THE REAR …
THE REGULATORS ON ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS BROKE, ALL WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHER SPEED ROADS (MAIN THOROUGHFARES OR HIGHWAYS), THREE OUT OF FOUR ON OCCASIONS WITH INCLEMENT PRECIPITOUS WEATHER AND/OR EXTREME COLD. THIS WAS NOT ONLY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR EACH TIME, BUT CREATED AN UNSAFE…
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IT WAS DOING JUST FINE ONCE I PARKED THE CAR CAME BACK TO START THE CAR THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULD NOT START ONCE I HAD TRIED ABOUT 12 TIMES IT DECIDED TO START AND THERE WAS SOMETHING BLOWING SOUNDING LIKE IT JUST MIGHT BE THE AIR ON SOMETIME I…
"TAKATA RECALL" MY 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE VIN# [XXX]. I WAS GETTING INTO MY STATIONARY VEHICLE AT AROUND 11:30PM. I WAS LOCATED IN LYNNFIELD, MA WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THE SECOND I TURNED THE ENGINE OVER AND HIT THE BRAKE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY OUTSIDE …
TAKATA RECALL. ONE DAY WAS DRIVING ALL WAS WELL IT HAD JUST SPRINKLED BEFORE IA LEFT HOME. ROADS WERE WHET I SLOWED DOWN TO CROSS RR TRACKS WHEN INCREASED GAS TIRES SLIPPED OR SPUN A LIL,FROM BUMPS ON TRACKS AND ACCELERATION MADE NUMEROUS SENSORS I THINK GOT FAULTY. SUSPENSION TR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES PREMATURELY RUSTED AND THERE WAS A PRESENCE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT'S VEH…
TAKATA INFLATORS ...AND IGNETION
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL GM DEALER AND THE TOLD ME THE COMPUTER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY GOT THE NEW PART IN AND TRIED TO PROGRAM IT AND "FRIED" THE PART. AFTER TRYING 13 UNITS I WAS TOLD THAT THERE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN PROMPTED DUE TO A FRACTURED MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AT GOODY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE LOCK CYLIND…
TORQUE CONVERTER DEVELOPS LEAKS WHICH IS A FULL REBUILD OF TRANSMISSON ISSUE, THIS CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING IN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEM. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECTIFIED BY CAR MANUFACTURER, AS PEOPLES SAFETY IS AT RISK, LET A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION WITH THE CORE PERTAINING TO THE KEY AND THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT WAS LATER NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND TOOK THE VEH…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW AND THE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED COMPLETELY INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. 3 WEEKS LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW DID THE EXACT SAME THING.
LOWER STEERING SHAFT REPLACED BECAUSE OF NOISE. NEW SHAFT INSTALLED BUT NOISE IS STILL THERE.
LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON RE CONSTITUENT RE 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OIL HAS BEEN LEAKING FROM THE MAIN OIL SEAL FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Cadillac Deville.
Safety recalls
2004 Cadillac Deville recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Cadillac Deville. 1 recall campaign 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
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Questions
2004 Cadillac Deville buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Cadillac Deville reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 174 owner complaints, 14 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign 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 2004 Cadillac Deville?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (49 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (37 complaints). #3: Visibility (30 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Cadillac Deville?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Cadillac Deville?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Cadillac Deville, NHTSA complaints include 14 crash-related reports and 4 fire reports out of 174 total complaints. 15 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2004 Cadillac Deville. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 recall campaign 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 2004 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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