1996 Cadillac Deville Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 6% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Air bags deployed inadvertently while waiting at a red light. There was a red light on which it said traction control-check airbag. Red light came on and off sporadically.”
NHTSA complaint #10042877, filed 2003-10, 79,000 miles“Consumer was driving at approximately 35-37 MPH when another vehicle turned left in front of consumer ,hitting it head-on, and causing consumer to fly foward and hit head against the roof near the sunvisor. On his way down back into the seat, dual airbags deploye, but it did not inflate, causing a loss of protection and injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #868670, filed 2000-08“While driving down the street and making a turn, another vehicle, toyota pickup truck behind, plowed into consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, airbags on both sides didn't deploy. Also, driver's seatback collasped. Contacted the dealer and manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #854469, filed 2000-02“While stopping at a red light rear ended a truck. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed, also, driver's and passenger's seatbacks collapsed. Consumers vehicle was totaled and both the driver and passenger were injured.”
NHTSA complaint #892088, filed 2001-07“The airbags failed to deploy in a head-on collision in the car even though they deployed in the other car that was involved in the accident. The Cadillac had extensive damage to the left front end to the extent that the unibody on that side was crumpled, a large part of the front will be replaced and the windshield was broken. If the seat belts had not worked extremely well, holding both front seat passengers against the seat, there would have been severe injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #705569, filed 1999-04Air 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 1996 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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