1994 Cadillac Deville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Cadillac Deville, 12% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 1994 Cadillac concours . The engine just shuts off sometimes. Restarts easily. We were almost broadsided due to this !!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn't do it all the time maybe once a day or maybe once every 4 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10317346, filed 2010-03, 140,000 miles“1994 Cadillac Deville concours literally burned to the ground in my driveway. Hadn't been driven in over 15 hours. The car was in perfect mechanical condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10145485, filed 2005-12, 91,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at 60mph air conditioner stopped working, a couple minutes later consumer noticed a black smoke large flames under the hood. Applied the brake to stop vehicle, to pull out the road, pedal went all way down and no brake at all. Vehicle was stopped with emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10024985, filed 2003-06“While driving A/C heater fan motor caught on fire. Took car to dealer and they replaced the motor. Instructions that came with new motor stated not to put spark plugs close to fan wire because it could cause a fire. However, Cadillac put spark plugs too close to fan wire which caused a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #850117, filed 1999-10“While traveling and without any indication consumer noticed steering wheel smoking. Vehicle was serviced, and technician indicated that wiring harness behind steering wheel was burning.”
NHTSA complaint #8007077, filed 2002-04Electrical 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 1994 Cadillac Deville
34 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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