1992 Cadillac Seville

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1992 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:14.035Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 27 1993: 44 complaints 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 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 27 1993: 44 complaints 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 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 27 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

1992: 27 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 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.

CRASHINJURY
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.

CRASH

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.

CRASH
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

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FAQ

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.