1988 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 25%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Cadillac Deville, 25% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When the vehicle is turned to the left the steering locks, assumes that it is the steering sector or the central front end, the speed is at any limit. Any time the steering grabs and pulls when driving at a lower speed, the vehicle won't turn at all, and it may turn if sitting for a while. Warranty has expired. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #822923, filed 1998-04Steering: 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 1988 Cadillac Deville
8 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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