MYRModel Year Report

1988 Cadillac Seville

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1988 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:04:57.487Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 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 2004
1988: 11 complaints
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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.

SERVICE BRAKES

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

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

CRASH
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THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR HIT A WALL AND WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990301

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 11 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

WHEELS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

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LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM STUDS TO THE POINT OF ALMOST FALLING OFF VEHICLE. *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950706

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 1988 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 1988 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Cadillac Seville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.