1996 Cadillac Deville steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 45 complaints for the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
When brakes were applied they didn't hold. Smoke was coming from hood. Unable to steer vehicle, steering locked up. Vehicle caught on fire, and was totalled.
1996 cadillac concours deville. 1. Events leading to failure: power steering fails during rain events. 2. Failure & consequences: unable to safely steer vehicle. 3. Belt tensioner replaced; did not correct the problem.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Cadillac Deville
- Engine 43 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints