MYRModel Year Report

1995 Cadillac Seville

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:12.367Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
74
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

28% 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 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1995 74 1996: 122 complaints 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 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1995 74 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 1994: 57 complaints 1994 1995: 74 complaints 1995 74 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

1995: 74 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

28% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel rail.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Cadillac Seville. While driving 20 MPH smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle burst into flames after being pulled over. There was NHTSA recall # 04V110000 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery).

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-20

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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While driving, smoke began emitting from the vents. The consumer was able to pull over. The consumer lifted up the hood and the vehicle was on fire. The consumer was able to extinguished the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-22

Air bags

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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'Takata recall' I was driving my 1995 Cadillac Seville out of a shop-rite parking lot on September 30TH, 2017 and was involved in a crash. I was driving very slowly as I was approaching a stop sign and route 46 (A busy highway).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-21

Electrical system

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and cables.

FIRE
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While driving 5 MPH vehicle stalled. Suddenly, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-04

Service brakes

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 74 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1997-07-02SQClosed 1998-02-24 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  3. I
    1998-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1998-06-16 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  4. R
    1998-09-28Air bags98V115000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

    Remedy: Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (Sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2003-10-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-02-03 Fuel rail leakage
  6. I
    2004-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-23 Fuel rail leaks
  7. R
    2004-06-02Fuel system, gasoline04V110000 Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on June 2…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V115000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Cadillac Seville is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cadillac Seville?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.