1996 Cadillac Deville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 4% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
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.
“In heavy rain electrical system would momentarily shutdown, including power steering. Consumer has taken vehicle to the dealership on six different occasions. Dealer has not made any repairs until the 6th time when vehicle was taken. Dealer had recognized a service bullentin issued, and charged consumer $80 for repairs for non clip on serpentine belt. The vehicle went out of control while making a left turn.”
NHTSA complaint #873768, filed 2000-10“Dt: the contact stated the tires did not hold air properly, and there were small cracks around the outer sidewalls of the tires. Also, there has been uneven wear pattern on all four tires. This was a problem since purchase of vehicle. The loss of air pressure made it impossible to maintain the tires properly. The tires were taken to a dealership, and they stated the uneven wear was due to the front end of the vehicle. Another mechanic stated there was nothing wrong with the front end. At this time, no corrections were made to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10141116, filed 2005-10“Vehicle vibrated while driving. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10091641, filed 2004-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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