1993 Cadillac Deville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 12%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Cadillac Deville, 12% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 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.
“Consumer states that when key is in the ignition sometimes the vehicle will not start. Consumer has to try turning ignition 3 or 4 times before vehicle will start.”
NHTSA complaint #10031896, filed 2003-08, 137,000 miles“As a disabled vietnam military veteran my 1993 Cadillac sedan Deville when driving on the highway or anyplace will shut down the engine with no warning. Looking for answers to why. This is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11084037, filed 2018-04“Car suddenly accelerates like cruise control engages(cruise control is off) and unable to disengage by appling brakes.dealer has been unable to determine exact cause.latest incident happened while turning corner, causing car to accelerate while foot was on brake and cross over center line,sliding in gravel, striking tree on opposent side of roadway. The tps has been replaced twice and the ECM and ignition lock replaced once.”
NHTSA complaint #759300, filed 2002-03“No engine light on the console came on to warren consumer of engine trouble. Smoke was seen coming from the hood, and when consumer pulled over to check it out after lifting the hood,the engine bursted into flames. Fire department was called to put out fire. Dealer was not contacted because the consumer bought the vehicle used.”
NHTSA complaint #829482, filed 1998-10“Transmission does not shift into gear. Dealer will inspect vehicle. Ignition coil failed and was replaced. The fuel injection system computer failed and was replaced. The miliage on odometer had been altered by the salesman.”
NHTSA complaint #881355, filed 2001-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 | 52 | 36% |
| 2002 | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 | 11 | 12% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Cadillac Deville
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Cadillac Deville
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.
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