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1982 Cadillac DevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1982 Cadillac Deville, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Cadillac Deville has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control31
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Steering10
Structure10
Exterior lighting10
Visibility11

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

1 recall

1982 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.

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

1982 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Cadillac Deville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SIDE DOOR FIRESEA86003 · closed Feb 18, 1988
    Led to recall 87V-167
In owners' words

What Deville owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR SPED UP AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.
Complaint 540424 · Aug 30, 1998

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