1999 Cadillac Seville

◆ Worse than typical

1999 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:10.009Z

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

1999: 73 complaints

View as data table

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	42
1994	50
1995	74
1996	122
1997	95
1998	65
1999	73
2000	38
2001	53
2002	45
2003	16
2004	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 99V070000/ MANUFCTURER'S RECALL 99013. DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. CONSUMER THEN CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURR STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990602

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 73

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 (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 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 "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac Seville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.