1997 Cadillac Deville engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 48 complaints for the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and the head gaskets were blown. The contact stated a few prior to the failure, the vehicle caught on fire due to the vehicle being under recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 04v110000-fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) but could not determine if the failure was directly associated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the oil pan seal was leaking oil. As a result, the oil was leaking onto the engine manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact expressed extreme concern over a potential fire hazard. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Deville
- Brakes 74 complaints
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Lighting 32 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints