1997 Cadillac Deville Exterior Lighting:headlights Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting:headlights ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 269 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Cadillac Deville overview page.
What owners report
“DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF, PASSENGER SIDE IS LOOSE AND POSSIBLY LEAKS WATER IN TO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS.”NHTSA complaint 8001003 — filed 12/20/2001
“DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF. DEALER REPLACED COVER. CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE AND NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE LIGHT FAILURE…”NHTSA complaint 8001002 — filed 12/20/2001
“HEADLAMP LENS SEPARATED FROM HOUSING DUE TO ADHESIVE FAILURE, EXPOSING REFLECTOR AND LAMP TO MOISTURE AND POTENTIAL FAILURE. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED THAT THIS IS COMMON…”NHTSA complaint 751571 — filed 09/03/2001
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Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Cadillac Deville have exterior lighting:headlights problems?
Exterior Lighting:headlights is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Cadillac Deville: 20 of 269 complaints on file (7.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Cadillac Deville have in total?
269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:headlights category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
