MYRModel Year Report

1993 Cadillac Seville

▲ Better than typical
1993 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:01.131Z

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
44
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

30% of complaints

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 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 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 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 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 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 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

1993: 44 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

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

Fuel system, gasoline

30% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-03

While driving vehicle began to smoke. Owner pulled over vehicle engulfed in flames. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-05

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, 2012-08-20

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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!

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-22

Service brakes

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Visibility

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing switch/wiring and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

Windshield wipers drag/squeal,failing to clean windshield properly, causing poor visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-21

Electrical system

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and starter assembly.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-06-21Fuel system, gasoline93V088000 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.

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  2. I
    1994-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-09-16 Engine compartment fires
  3. R
    1994-09-13Equipment94V158000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V158000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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