1990 Cadillac Deville Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,480miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Cadillac Deville, 8% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,480 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“My car was parked in my driveway-several seconds after starting the vehicle I smelled a strong burning oder and then seen whisps of smoke coming from the back side of the air bag in the steering wheel-I shut off the ignition and the smoke quit shortly after - I restarted the vehicle and the air bag started to smoke in a few seconds again--I disconnected the s.I.r. Connector on the steering column and restarted the vehicle-no smoke or smell with s.I.r. …”
NHTSA complaint #707869, filed 1999-06“The contact owns a 1990 Cadillac Deville. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle's steering wheel began to smoke for thirty seconds. The air bag light has remained illuminated for two months. The mechanic stated that the water pump caused the air bag light to fail. The contact also noticed a rubbing noise coming from the axle when making a left and right turn. The steering failure has not been diagnosed. The current mileage is 175,512 and failure mileage was 175,480.”
NHTSA complaint #10190429, filed 2007-05, 175,480 miles“Air bag: driver's side air bag satrted to split oct. 96. Has now split completely across. Took car in to dealer and was told it was not a safety issue and not to worry about it.”
NHTSA complaint #818946, filed 1997-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18 | 19% |
| 2004 | 25 | 15% |
| 2003 | 25 | 17% |
| 2002 | 26 | 15% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 49 | 26% |
| 1998 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 12% |
| 1994 | 12 | 9% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1990 Cadillac Deville
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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