MYRModel Year Report

1993 Cadillac Seville

▲ Better than typical
1993 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:21.706Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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 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
1993: 44 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 30%

30% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL LINES AND NOW THE CAR HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL 93V088, FUEL LINES-METALLIC. *AK THE VEHICLE'S FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19960903

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. OWNER PULLED OVER VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950105

FUEL LINE IS LEAKING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART IN 1993. THERE SAYING THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL IN 1993 IS EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY FUEL LINES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120820

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, BLEW A HOLE RIGHT THREW THE END OF THE MANIFOLD! *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030622

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch/wiring and windshield wiper/washer.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS DRAG/SQUEAL,FAILING TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD PROPERLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941221

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and starter assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930621 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Campaign 93V088000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940714 — PE (closed 19940916)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19940913 — equipment

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AF

Campaign 94V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V088000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V158000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ● 2002 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Cadillac Seville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Cadillac Seville is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Cadillac Seville have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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