1999 Cadillac Seville

● Typical for this model

1999 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:40:04.381Z

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

1999: 73 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	0
1983	2
1984	1
1985	6
1986	11
1987	11
1988	11
1989	5
1990	19
1991	21
1992	27
1993	44
1994	57
1995	74
1996	122
1997	95
1998	65
1999	73
2000	38
2001	53
2002	45
2003	16
2004	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33%

33% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SMOKE AND AN ABNORMAL ODOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151029

MY SON ALMOST DIED ON OCTOBER 25, 2013 IN HIS 1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE IN OUR DRIVEWAY WHILE HE WAS RELAXING IN IT WITH HIS DOG. HE HAD FALLEN ASLEEP WAITING FOR HIS MOTHER/MY WIFE AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140311

Also filed under ENGINE

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99013/NHTSA RECALL 99V07000, GENERATOR SHORTING OUT. DEALER HAD VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR FIVE DAYS AND NO REPAIRS WERE DONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990615

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and multiple axle.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and hydraulic power assist system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990424 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.

Campaign 99V070000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990610 — RQ (closed 20020222)

CADILLAC COOLANT COOLED ALTERNATOR FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 99V070000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1993 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Cadillac Seville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Cadillac Seville is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac Seville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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