2003 Cadillac Deville engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2003 Cadillac Deville, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and jaw injuries and the other two passengers sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving 30MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light came on. The contact had difficulty driving out of the middle lane; however, he was able to restart the vehicle. The diagnosis was to replace the crank shaft sensor at his own expense of $328. The contact doesn't want to assume the repair cost. The contact stated that he will notify the manufacturer for reimbursement. The failure mileage was 81,836.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Deville
- Electrical system 55 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints