2003 Cadillac Deville vs 2003 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Cadillac Deville | 2003 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 477 | 110 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 184 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 51 |
| Steering | 12 | 19 |
| Engine | 16 | 7 |
| Power Train | 14 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2003 Cadillac Deville
2003 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.