1978 Cadillac DevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1978 Cadillac Deville, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls4Free fix at dealers Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1978 Cadillac Deville has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Tires

1Fuel system, gasoline

1Service brakes, hydraulic

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Tires	2	0
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1978 Cadillac Deville recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 79V-111 · May 4, 1979 · 372,466 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 78V-189 · Aug 30, 1978 · 388,867 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 77V-200 · Nov 16, 1977 · 4,504 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 77V-162 · Sep 26, 1977 · 5,146 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

1978 vs. every other Deville year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Deville median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Deville owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

JETZON INNOVATION TIRE, P225/75R15, DOT U9HH, RCJ, 5110, D121, RADIAL DENSION 0341, 44210-1, R25502. THIS TIRE WAS MOUNTED AND IMMEDIATELY SEPARATED WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE AT HOME. THE OBVIOUS PROBLEM IS THE RUSTED STEEL IT WAS MANUFACTURED ON AND THE LACK OF ADHESION TO IT. I INFORMED THE…
Complaint 10419227 · Aug 12, 2011

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