1999 Cadillac DeVille
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 53 of 187 complaints (28%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 237 in 1998 to 187 in 1999.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | vs. 1999 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 3,450 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 25 | 15 / 25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 494 | 468 | 494 | |
| Complaints filed | 269 | 237 | 187 | 225 | 175 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 23 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 23 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac DeVille have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Cadillac DeVille?
Airbags & Restraints: 53 of 187 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Cadillac DeVille get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Cadillac DeVille?
EPA estimates $4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 53 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · Campaign 00V217000 · Aug 11, 2000
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH LESS FORCE THAN A FRONTAL AIR BAG AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Consequence: HOWEVER, AN OCCUPANT CAN RECEIVE SOME INJURY FROM A DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES. IF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS TEMPORARILY DISCONECTED, THE TEMPORARY DISCONNECT WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE REPLACING THE SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES.