1996 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 20%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 20% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Cadillac concours Deville. 1. Events leading to failure: power steering fails during rain events. 2. Failure & consequences: unable to safely steer vehicle. 3. Belt tensioner replaced; did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10186276, filed 2007-03, 63,000 miles“This automobile loses power steering assist when turning and water is splashed under the front of the car.steering failure has happened on several occasions and is very dangerous in turns when you need power assist most. I have not contacted the dealer since I feel it is a design problem and not a routine maintenance issue.”
NHTSA complaint #707875, filed 1999-06“Car loses power completely and cuts off. There is no electric or engine available and the car must be restarted in order to proceed in traffic. This failure usually occurs at low rates (20-35mph) of speed but especially when turning corners. Power steering is diminished due to power failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10215524, filed 2008-01“Whenever the vehicle goes through even to a moderate water puddle the power steering is subject to temporary failing and the drag on the wheel is considerable. Very hard to steer for several seconds. Many people would be unable to control the car. Number of failures is many but this is the first time I have been able to get together and report the matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10043280, filed 2003-10“Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate. Steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and when brakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing on accelerator pedal. Problem has duplicated itself many times, but dealer can't duplicate this problem to find a solution. Once vehicle is restarted there is no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8003538, filed 2002-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 36 | 22% |
| 2003 | 12 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 18 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 | 43 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 25% |
| 1987 | 6 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Deville
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
14 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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