1989 Cadillac Deville Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Cadillac Deville (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Deville. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 19 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and brakes (7). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 143,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Vehicle speed control19 40%
- Engine cooling8 17%
- Brakes7 15%
- Electrical system5 10%
- Fuel system3 6.3%
- Body and structure3 6.3%
- Wheels3 6.3%
- Seat belts2 4.2%
- Steering2 4.2%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Equipment (1), Seats (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “While driving vehicle accelerated, and went out of control. Consumer stated there was something called an accelerator motor that malfunctioned. The technician replace the idle speed sensor. Front calipers and rotors burned up. The technician replaced the calipers, rotors and flushed the brake fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10118953, filed 2005-05, 108,000 milesEngine cooling: “Would not pass emissions due to misfire and nox control system malfunction (most likely due to problems in only a few cylinders). Possible causes include lean air/fuel ratio, port vacuum leaks, EGR system, erratic ignition timing, and/or other mechanical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10220454, filed 2008-03Brakes: “After accelerating throttle keeps pumping, dealer has been contacted, and can not correct problem. Alternator failed, front brakes make noises, also the fuel filter was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8006945, filed 2002-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 108,000 and 178,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Cadillac Deville in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Cadillac Deville.
Other model years of the Cadillac Deville
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95 | 75,500 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 167 | 68,686 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 145 | 68,500 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 176 | 59,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 175 | 74,238 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 225 | 70,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 187 | 65,555 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 237 | 74,211 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 269 | 82,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 218 | 85,575 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 129 | 104,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 127 | 88,690 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 92 | 113,000 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 135 | 110,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 87 | 97,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 76 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 48 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 28 | — | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 40 | 108,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 22 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 6 | 90,995 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Deville model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Cadillac Deville have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Deville as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Cadillac Deville is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 19 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.
Has the 1989 Cadillac Deville been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Cadillac Deville reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 143,000 miles and the middle half falls between 108,000 and 178,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.