The 2003 Cadillac DeVille's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 147 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

147

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V3550002014-23-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Cadillac DeVille has accumulated 147 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System29

02Air Bags13

03Power Train7

04Unknown Or Other6

05Engine6

147 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac DeVille Fuel Economy

19mpg combined

16city

25hwy

$3,550/yr

At 19 MPG combined, the 2003 Cadillac DeVille delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

DeVille - Automatic 4-spd

19mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 Cadillac DeVille

30States

27%in top 3

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

ILIllinois

710%

PAPennsylvania

710%

CACalifornia

68%

AZArizona

57%

WAWashington

57%

FLFlorida

57%

GAGeorgia

34%

OROregon

34%

MIMichigan

34%

DEDelaware

23%

VAVirginia

23%

NJNew Jersey

23%

WIWisconsin

23%

CTConnecticut

23%

MOMissouri

23%

NC2

NY2

TX1

ID1

MN1

AL1

AR1

NH1

VT1

OH1

OK1

CO1

KY1

TN1

DC1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

2003 Cadillac DeVille Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2003 Cadillac DeVille a good car to buy?

The 2003 Cadillac DeVille has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Cadillac DeVille?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2003 Cadillac DeVille. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 Cadillac DeVille?

The 2003 Cadillac DeVille delivers 19 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2003 Cadillac DeVille?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2003 Cadillac DeVille, based on 147 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.