2002 Cadillac Deville electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 45 complaints for the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, he became distracted and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however the part needed for repairs was unavailable. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for repairs. The front bumper and grill was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was forced to drive into a curb in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact stated that all of the warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Cadillac Deville
- Engine 42 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints