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Vehicle safety record
1981 Cadillac Deville Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Cadillac Deville with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Deville year, for its age
#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Cadillac Deville problems
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No recalls for the 1981 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Cadillac Deville. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1981 Cadillac Deville
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Cadillac Deville: every year compared
All Deville years1981 Cadillac Deville vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Cadillac Deville | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1981 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1981 Cadillac Deville
Does the 1981 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Cadillac Deville right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Cadillac Deville?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Cadillac Deville had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 1, 1996 and the latest on March 1, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Cadillac Deville a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Cadillac Deville year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Cadillac Deville years have the most complaints?
1997 (280), 1998 (242), 2000 (237). See every Cadillac Deville year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Cadillac Deville has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data