10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 9 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 78,393 miles
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"takata recall" my 2004 Cadillac Deville VIN# [xxx]. I was getting into my stationary vehicle at around 11:30pm. I was located in lynnfield, MA when the event occurred. The second I turned the engine over and hit the brake the driver side air bag deployed without any outside catalysts being a factor. I was abruptly hit by the driver side air bag right in my nose and mouth causing my neck to snap back. I was still in the driveway when my friend who was in his car parked in front of me heard the noise from the air bag and came to my aid. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Peabody, MA, USA
Takata recall. One day was driving all was well it had just sprinkled before ia left home. Roads were whet I slowed down to cross rr tracks when increased gas tires slipped or spun a lil, from bumps on tracks and acceleration made numerous sensors I think got faulty. Suspension traction, service engine soon, , ABS, and air bag. I reset information control center. But with in 3 mins after you take off they all light up again ABS I just changed brake pads 4 months ago there still under warranty.going with ceramic this time. I also have 2 psi sensors out. Neither back window goes down one needs motor the other on the regulator a plastic clip that keeps it inline is worn out. I figured that out. But idk why all them safety warnings came on and why I cannot get traction control to ever go off? just find it weird happened all at once car still starts and runs fine. I'm just worried I think air bag needs to be recharged or inspected.my plan is to restore it needs minor repairs but dealerships is a rip off. If I can find where these electrical sensors are I will do it my self. They ridiculously over charge for everything. I was crossing rail road tracts at a slight angle.cause unknown.
- New Iberia, KY, USA
Takata inflators...and ignetion
- Perry, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. While starting the vehicle, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact sustained minor cuts that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
- Maynard , IA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the air bag service light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,811.
- S Sioux City, NE, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Indianapolis , IN, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was taken the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
- Sebastian, FL, USA
I veered right to avoid a vehicle who approached over the center yellow line, the wheel locked, and I crashed over guardrail and into a utility pole. The airbags never deployed. I was not injured, and did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was a total loss. I did not know my vehicle was involved in a recall until my insurance provider sent me a document to that effect as part of the payout for the car. I've been driving for over 40 years, I am a defensive driver. I have 15 keys on my keychain what happened was just as they outlined I am totally screwed in this whole situation.
- New Haven, CT, USA
Driving East on flamingo St, las vegas, hit dip in road, suddenly, went dead. No power, engine died, hit from behind, airbags did not deploy. Went hospital by ambulance, with neck brace, iv drip, spent one night, went doctor next day. Car taken repair shop, per geico insurance adjuster. Went to this doctor for two years, then another doctor at V.a. hospital, to this date. Had shots to low back, neck, many chiropractor treatments, with various pills, such as oxycodone, hydocodone and other narcotics for pain. Having to shots in low back this month, 29 Oct 2014. The accident was investigated by las vegas state police department. Damage to my car was over $20,000. Dollars, geico would not replace, had to sell, suffered lost after 5 months. It was never correct after accident. Purchase 2005 new cts, it shut off while driving, traded it for 2005 Cadillac Deville, with 13,000 miles, engine leaked oil before warranty off, dealer refused to do anything. Now at 200,000 miles, it leaks 2-3 quarts between oil changes. Does not burn, engine was developed with defect, it leaks oil from bottom. I have spent thousands of dollars to repair. Found over 200 owners have same problems with Deville, leaking oil. Reported to GM, they said nothing could be done, refused to assist in repairs or fix the problem.
- Washington, UT, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the air bag disabled warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
- Tulsa, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 mph, the brake pedal sank into the floorboard and the vehicle failed to slow down after numerous attempts. The vehicle continued to accelerate into an intersection where another vehicle crashed in the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered from whiplash which required medical treatment. The driver in the other vehicle was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
- Wanatah, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. While driving 57 mph, the engine stalled and the air bag and ABS warning indicators were illuminated. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- Spring Grove, IL, USA
I was standing still at red light old van with steel bumper ran into back of me knocking me forward an out against steering wheel air bag failed to deploy I was injured car had extensive damage.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into one other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/23/14 updated 05/21/2015
- Medara, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was inoperable and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
- Rockford, IL, USA
Air bag warning light has come on for a third time after dealer repaired it twice. First time it was a loose connection. Second time rt. Rear airbag was replaced. All within a period of driving it 7,000 miles.
- La Quinta, CA, USA
I entered my car and put the key in the ignition when I started the car the drivers air bag activated. I was back in my seat so it never touched me.....updated 07/23/14
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I was picking up my wife from her cardiac rehabilitation exercise program at the hospital. I pulled up to the door, shut the car off to assist my wife and put her rolator into the trunk. After placing the rolator into the trunk and ensuring my wife was safely within the vehicle I got into the vehicle and inserted the key into the ignition. Immediately the driver's side air bag deployed even though the vehicle did not contact anything in fact was not even moving nor in gear. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for analysis and repair.
- Johnstown, PA, USA
While picking up my wife at the hospital, I removed the keys from the ignition and opened the truck put my wife's rolator in the truck and ensured she was safely in the vehicle. I then went around to the driver's side and got into the vehicle when I inserted the key into the ignition the driver's side air bag deployed. There was no collision nor even movement of the vehicle when the air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.
- Johnstown, PA, USA
- St. George, UT, USA