1998 Cadillac Deville Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,705miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Cadillac Deville, 7% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,705 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states that while driving and no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Consumer stated this failure occurred over a half of dozen times. He also had the same problems with his astro van, and fleetwood trailer.”
NHTSA complaint #10032272, filed 2003-09, 30,705 miles“The ABS traction control was not working and the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The vehicle has been in and out of this dealer repair shop for this problem since aug. 2002 and the intermittent problem with brake failures and extended braking distance keep recurring. Anntena stuck up. Power antenna assembly replaced. Oil level low and oil light is on. There was no reading on the dipstick. Had to add two quarts of oil after driving 1500 miles. Oil life indicator was reset. Piston, rod and oil rings replaced. Drivers side headlight cover fell off with bulb burnt out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108720, filed 2005-03, 10,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle's oil and antifreeze leaked causing the intake and outtake of the engine to rust, in turn causing the pipe to bust and the vehicle to overheat. The vehicle needed a new engine to fix this issue. Updated 12.8/2006 - 4.6 liter northstar engine. The l/f window was inoperative. The brakes pulsated. The ses light illuminated. The headlight was inoperative. The automatic transmission failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10172586, filed 2006-11, 157,000 miles“Windshield wipers constantly chatter,dealer says live with it. Tried new blades, inserts etc many times , no help. To this date they still chatter when it is raining. Car is under warranty to 6 yrs and 60000 miles. No satisfaction fron dealer. No response from manyfacturer when complaint was filed months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #716528, filed 1999-12“Interior lights do not come on when the door is opened. Incident occurs intermittently. Also, switch on driver's door for rear window doesn't work. Lock was off. Dealer contacted, and is aware of all problems. Currently has the vehicle, investigating the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828686, filed 1998-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 31 | 19% |
| 2003 | 11 | 8% |
| 2002 | 16 | 9% |
| 2001 | 15 | 9% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 7% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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