Air Bags:side/window
NHTSA campaign 00V217000 · 2000 · reported 08/11/2000
HOWEVER, AN OCCUPANT CAN RECEIVE SOME INJURY FROM A DEPLOYMENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1999 Cadillac Deville Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags:side/window — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
187Complaints
1Recalls
17Crashes
4Fires
25Injured
3Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags:side/window (14.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Air Bags:side/window complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:side/window | 27 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 00V217000 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 17 · 9.1% | Recalled | Recall 00V217000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 17 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 14 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 11 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 187 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DRIVER SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE INSURANCE…”NHTSA complaint 10060931 — filed 02/27/2004 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
“THE MANUFACTURER SENT A RECALL (00V-217) LETTER TO THE DEALER PRIOR TO THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER EIGHT MONTHS…”NHTSA complaint 566496 — filed 07/09/2002 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
“RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V217000 FOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT. RECALL WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE TOWED 4 TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 8001761 — filed 01/08/2002 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Deville?
Air bags:side/window issues are the most-reported category, cited in 27 of 187 NHTSA complaints (14.4%), followed by air bags:frontal (17), engine and engine cooling:engine (17), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Cadillac Deville have?
187 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 25 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 00V217000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Cadillac Deville's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
