Cadillac Seville recalls & problems by year
23 recalls and 749 owner complaints across 15 model years (1990–2004).
Most complaints1996122 complaints
Most recalls19903 recalls
Crashes reported51in owner complaints
Injuries reported514 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | 19 mpg | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 16 |
| 2002 | — | 19 mpg | 2 | 45 |
| 2001 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 53 |
| 2000 | — | 19 mpg | 2 | 38 |
| 1999 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 73 |
| 1998 | — | 18 mpg | 2 | 65 |
| 1997 | — | 18 mpg | 2 | 95 |
| 1996 | — | 18 mpg | 2 | 122 |
| 1995 | — | 18 mpg | 2 | 74 |
| 1994 | — | 18 mpg | 2 | 50 |
| 1993 | — | 17–18 mpg | 2 | 42 |
| 1992 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 27 |
| 1991 | — | 18 mpg | 0 | 21 |
| 1990 | — | 17 mpg | 3 | 19 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 176 complaints
- Electrical system — 105 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 86 complaints
- Steering — 85 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 70 complaints
- Air bags — 59 complaints
- Suspension — 58 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 42 complaints