MYRModel Year Report

1986 Cadillac Seville

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1986 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:10.356Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 45 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 9 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1995 1996: 122 complaints 1997: 95 complaints 1997 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1994 1995: 74 complaints 1995 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1997 1998: 65 complaints 1998 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004

1986: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19832
19841
19856
198611
198711
198811
19895
199019
199121
199227
199344
199457
199574
1996122
199795
199865
199973
200038
200153
200245
200316
20049

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The manifold was not connected and holes were in the exhaust system causing fumes inside vehicle and resulted in consumer feeling ill. Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-06

Engine manifold was not connected and fumes that were released put consumer to sleep at red lights. Once consumer heard car hitting concrete rails, and could not wake up. Consumer felt this was very unsafe because of the ventilation system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-20

Also filed under Visibility

Steering

2 of 11 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Service brakes

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing electrical heating element.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1987-04-27Exterior lighting87V047000 The twilight sentinel potentiometer (Thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

    Remedy: Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1987-07-01Vehicle speed control87V082000 Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V047000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 87V082000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Cadillac Seville?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Cadillac Seville have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.