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Cadillac Deville 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Cadillac Deville: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

145Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V355000.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V222000, 03V051000.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V238000.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V222000Reported August 9, 2002 - 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 133,221 vehicles across all affected models.

03V051000Reported February 14, 2003 - 130 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 130 vehicles across all affected models.

03V238000Reported July 1, 2003 - 102,212 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 102,212 vehicles across all affected models.

14V355000Reported June 23, 2014 - 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,141,731 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20021
200310
200411
20053
20063
20077
20083
20095
20108
20113
20122
201310
201445
201517
20163
20171
20183
20193
20204
20211
20241
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.