2003 Cadillac Deville Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,077miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Cadillac Deville, 8% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,077 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.
“Car purchased 10/16/2003 with 15200 mileage. Left rear door regulator failed. This door could not have been used in 9 years more than 20-25 times. Dealer, royal Cadillac, charged $694.95 for replacement. I complained to Cadillac, requesting reimbursement, and they refused. Research indicates that door regulator failures on this make and model were well known and published many years ago. Given the little useage of this door (we are senior citizens and rarely have rear seat passenders) I believe this defect to exist at the time of purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10477741, filed 2012-09, 74,896 miles“When rolling the windows down windows fall off the track drivers side window fell off track, had to have track replaced and pit put back on the track, a month later the right back side windows has fallen I will have to attempt to get the window repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10173435, filed 2006-11, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the power windows are inoperative. As a consequence she is unable to control the operation of the window devices. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the window regulators needed to be replaced at an expense of $326.00 each. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 66,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10284381, filed 2009-09, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving, the front driver side window came down on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times with the other windows. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The failure mileage was 40,000...updated 01/04/13 the consumer stated the window was replaced three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486537, filed 2012-11, 40,000 miles“2003 Cadillac Deville. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle moon roof problems that caused water damaged to interior. *simd the consumer stated the water damaged the seats and carpet. He paid $300 to have the roof sealed.”
NHTSA complaint #10557763, filed 2013-12Related service bulletins
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Visibility (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 2003 Cadillac Deville
52 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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