MYRModel Year Report

1994 Cadillac Seville

● Typical for this model
1994 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:58.192Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1994 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 1994 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
1994: 57 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 44%

44% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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AIR CONDITIONER FAILED,CONSUMER NEVER RECIEVED RECALL ON AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OULET HOSE WHICH WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE A/C CLUTCH. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS WHAT CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990512

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and horn.

FIRE
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THIS VEHICLE IS FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A DELCO/BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES AND 1/4 MILE, THE RADIO SOUND BECAME DISTORTED AND INTERRUPTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140822

VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED, WILL.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19960411

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE
VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

INJURY
EQUIPMENT 7%

7% of complaints: equipment — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air conditioner.

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AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19941114

A/C HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941110

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931015 — vehicle speed control

THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE RETAINING BRACKET.

Remedy: INSPECT THROTTLE CABLES TO ENSURE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IS FULLY SEATED IN THE RETAINING BRACKET AND INSTALL A CABLE TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE CABLE IN ITS CORRECT SEAT.

Campaign 93V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940207 — SQ (closed 19940321)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

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

1994 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V164000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V158000 (equipment) 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 1994 Cadillac Seville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Cadillac Seville is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.