1998 Cadillac Deville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,282miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Cadillac Deville, 5% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,282 miles.
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.
“The vehicle would make a noise when driving over bumps and the driver had difficulty steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic replaced the sway bar links and the steering rack. Vehicle only has less than 50,000 miles. There was binding when hot and dry binding when cold, the tire were wearing on the insides and thin.”
NHTSA complaint #10057371, filed 2004-04, 36,433 miles“Car is floating, swaying and bouncing on the open highway. I've had a lot of work done to the vehicle, the right strut and strut mount have been replaced 3 time, within a year. These two parts keep breaking and getting replaced. Now I'm having problems with the car driving sloppy, swaying and floating all over the road. I have brought it to two different dealships for this problem and nothing has been done. …”
NHTSA complaint #718810, filed 2000-02“Vehicle is swaying/floating, and bouncing during operation at highway speeds - which is causing difficulty maintaining a straight path. Dealership replaced front struts, and all of the rear suspension components, including sway bars. Vehicle was still experiencing control problems. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886670, filed 2001-04“When vehicle goes over a dip the front end hits the ground. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the cause of problem. Consumer states that the brakes and the steering get very hard, there is no set time when this happens, consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #825075, filed 1998-07“Ongoing problem vehicle pulling to right,and brakes grabbing intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #875846, filed 2000-12Suspension: 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 1998 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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