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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2005 Cadillac Deville Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 95 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Cadillac Deville, 4% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 driver side mirror changes position, pointing down to the ground, erratically, usually when entering or leaving the car, or inserting the key, even though I am always using driver #1 key. I can reset it, use the memory button to save the position. It may work for several stops during a shopping trip, then change again on it's own. It is a safety hazard because when I want to change lanes I look at the mirror and it is pointed to the ground. The dealer where I always take my car for service, has not been able to determine the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10761835, filed 2015-09, 155,000 miles

“I have seen a lot of vehicle this make and model the back windows stop working mine are not working I also see a lot of cars this model with the back windows taped up could you help please with this matter. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10632042, filed 2014-09

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the front driver, rear driver and front passenger side glass windows abnormally fell into the door panel and was unable to be removed. Then, the and windows did the same. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed as a defect in the windows. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 59,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10357904, filed 2010-09, 59,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200544%
20043119%
2003118%
2002169%
2001159%
20002812%
199963%
1998177%
199752%
199621%
199565%
199476%
199333%
199221%
199122%
198924%
198827%
198713%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Deville

Electrical system
34 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology