MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Seville

● Typical for this model
2002 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:01.448Z

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
45
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

27% 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 1993 1994: 57 complaints 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 45 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 1996: 122 complaints 1997: 95 complaints 1997 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 45 complaints 2002 45 2003: 16 complaints 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 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 45 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004

2002: 45 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.

Suspension

27% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

Theres is a vibration when traveling at 60 MPH and higher. Dealer has been contacted, and could not not correct the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-29

Car vibrates 60 to 70 MPH. Dealer cannot fix problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-12

While traveling vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was serviced, and technician noticed that suspension needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-11

Electrical system

16% · 7 reports

Steering

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

I was going to get an inspection sticker and the vehicle would not pass because of an emission problem. Cylinder 4 was misfiring.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-15

Also filed under Power train

Power train

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-04-05Steering02V067000 Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2003-10-17Fuel system, gasoline03V238000 On certain Cadillac Deville and Seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a V8 (4.6L) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a V8 (4.0L ) engine…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on October 17, 2003. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V067000 · Steering
  • Recall 03V238000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Cadillac Seville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Seville?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.