MYRModel Year Report

1985 Cadillac Seville

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1985 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:49.422Z

Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 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
1985: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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THE ENGINE ACCELERATES ALL BY ITSELF WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF ANOTHER AUTOS IN FRONT OF YOU. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950906

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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POWER STEERING FAILED. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960628

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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INTERIOR DESIGN OF DOOR LATCH PROHIBITS OCCUPANTS FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE/ONE CANNOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950518

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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I HAVE A 1985 CADILLAC STS WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS HOUSED IN A GARAGE AT ALL TIMES AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE IT AT MY MECHANIC'S AS I WRITE THIS. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE HORRIFIC GAS SMELL I WAS EXPERIENCING IS A BIG PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061130

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) 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 1985 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 1985 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Cadillac Seville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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