1987 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Cadillac Deville, 15% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,100 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1987 Cadillac Deville caught on fire while parked. The consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer. Prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10119094, filed 2005-04, 108,100 miles“When attempting to turn, steering wheel won't turn, and it makes a knocking noise. Also, it gets stuck. Mechanic told consumer it was the rack and pinion steering.”
NHTSA complaint #863790, filed 2000-06Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 36 | 22% |
| 2003 | 12 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 18 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 | 43 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 25% |
| 1987 | 6 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1987 Cadillac Deville
18 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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