1996 Cadillac DeVille Sedan review from North America
"Will not buy another Deville or the new DTS"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
AC Blower Motor died at 59650 miles. Total repair cost - $581.
Had to replace fuel pump at 94000 miles. Module broke off from pump when car struck curb at 5 mph. Very poor in-tank design and labor intensive to install. Set me back $795.
Car eats breaks and rotors. All four brakes, rotors and calipers required replacement at 31000 miles. $935.
Service Ride Control message on DIC. Ignoring message after receiving quote of $2450 to replace controlled suspension components.
Fuel pressure regulator died at 83660 miles. $275.
General comments?
The Northstar engine is a solid performer with plenty of power and acceleration.
The car is a very comfortable highway cruiser, but overall it has serious quality issues and poor reliability. I drove my previous car, a 1993 Deville, for 138000 miles, without exorbitant repair costs and long lay-ups in the repair garage. Other than an excellent engine design, nearly all other vehicle systems are of poor quality, design and workmanship. Repair costs are budget-busting!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L DOHC 275 hp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94500 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2005 |