MYRModel Year Report

1981 Cadillac Seville

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1981 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:09.232Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1994: 50 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 9 complaints 2004
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19832
19841
19856
198611
198711
198811
19895
199019
199121
199227
199342
199450
199574
1996122
199795
199865
199973
200038
200153
200245
200316
20049

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980205

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810612 — suspension

THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR B

Campaign 81V073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19810629 — seat belts

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES", IN THAT THE DOOR FRAME-TO-BODY CENTER PILLAR INTERLOCK ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS O

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ALIGN THE SEAT BELT INTERLOCK ASSEMBLIES PROPERLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 81V075000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 81V073000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 81V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1993 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Cadillac Seville reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Cadillac Seville have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.