MYRModel Year Report

1995 Cadillac Seville

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:57.737Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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 1995 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
1995: 74 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 28%

28% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 21 distinct reports on file, 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, 20070820

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, 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, 20040722

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180321

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, 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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050104

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 74
I 19970702 — SQ (closed 19980224)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19980224 — EA (closed 19980616)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19980928 — air bags

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.

Campaign 98V115000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031030 — PE (closed 20040203)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 20040203 — EA (closed 20040423)

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

R 20040602 — fuel system, gasoline

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 UNI

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, 2

Campaign 04V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V115000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1993 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ● 1999

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