1992 Cadillac Seville
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 27 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 74 |
| 1996 | 122 |
| 1997 | 95 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 27 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While waiting for a red light to change to a green light consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. The impact was about 40 to 45 MPH, and neither of the air bags deployed. A police report was issued.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-08
Frontal collision speed of 25MPH, impact 12:00 position, drivers side airbag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-05
Vehicle speed control
3 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
Steering
3 of 27 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and anti-theft device.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the power steering locked up and driver lost control of the car. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-18
While driving, the steering wheel locked up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-28
Tires
2 of 27 total reports mention: tires.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-03-16Steering91V157000 The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Remedy: Install pinch bolt.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V157000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Seville?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Cadillac Seville have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.