1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Exterior Lighting Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
5 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
I AS DRIVING ON A FARMED MARKET ROAD (F.M.) APPROX. 55 MPH. AND THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENS FLEW OFF THE CAR. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T ANY OTHER CARS BEHIND ME, AND THERE WASN'T ANY DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND/OR ANYONE ELSES VEHICLE. AFTER I RETURNED HOME, I CHECKED THE DRIVER'S SIDE LENS TO DISCOVER IT WAS LOOSE AS WELL.
NOTICED THAT ONE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT, BUT I STILL HAD THE HIGH BEAM. A FEW DAYS LATER BOTH WERE OUT. WENT TO AUTO PARTS STORE TO HAVE THEM PUT IN NEW BULBS AND THEY NOTICED THE THAT PLASTIC COVER WAS MISSING AND THEY SAID THAT CAUSED THE BULBS TO SHORT OUT. FROM READING OTHER COMPLAINTS I'M AFRAID I WILL HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS FOR A NEW ASSEMBLY WHEN ALL I NEED IS A PLASTIC COVER. *TR
HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUD REDUCING NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY FOR DRIVER AND FOR OTHER VEHICLES. POLYCARBONATE LENSES DISCOLOR AND TURN YELLOW. PROBLEM IS PERVASIVE ACROSS MOST MAKES AND MODELS. REPLACEMENT LENSES ARE VERY COSTLY. THE PROBLEM DID NOT EXIST WHEN GLASS HEADLAMPS WERE USED, AND REPLACEMENT WAS INEXPENSIVE. *TR
1.BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS/COVERS FELL OFF. ONE RECOVERED. ADHESIVE ATTACHING COVER TO HEADLIGHT WAS STILL ON COVER, HARDENED; NO ADHESIVE IS ON HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. NO SIGNS OF STRESS TO HEADLIGHT OR SURROUNDING BODYWORK. 2. DRIVING IN RAIN CAUSES ALL FOUR BULBS IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY TO FAIL WITH RESULTING INSTANTANEOUS LOSS ON HEADLIGHT (HIGH AND LOW BEAMS) AND TURN AND POSITION LIGHTS. 3. BULBS REPLACED, RECOVERED COVER EPOXIED TO HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH MISSING COVER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PARTS, EXCEPT FAILED BULBS,CURRENTLY INSTALLED IN OUT OF SERVICE CAR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE PLASTIC LENS OF THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS DEVELOPED A YELLOWISH TINT OVER TIME, WHICH REDUCES VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE LENS. IF THAT REMEDY FAILS, THE CONTACT WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS AT THE COST OF $300 EACH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Other 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingheadlights
29 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
13 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint