MYRModel Year Report

2003 Cadillac Seville

○ Not enough data
2003 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:21.974Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

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 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 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 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 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 2003: 16 complaints 2003 16 2004: 9 complaints 2004

2003: 16 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

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

3 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields and body.

Show complaint excerpts

I driving on i-20 west going approximately 70 MPH when right rear tire blew. I stopped in emergency lane and my car wouldn't stay cranked. There were 7 wires that were cut in half.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-07

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

The display panel is hard to see whenever the vehicle is being driven. It is hard to see how fast the consumer is drivng, how much gas it has.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-08

Steering

2 of 16 total reports mention: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

This car has the same or similar electric power steering pump that GM is now recalling for other models. The power pump will just stop working and then it will start working again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-25

Power train

2 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

I was driving the car all day and just had jumped back on highway doing around 65mph and all of a sudden the car threw itself into first gear it felt like and started accelerating on decelerating on its own jerking very violently if I wasn't wearing...

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-15

While my wife was driving vehicle lost power while driving just after purchase from (Lia infinity) dealership in albany, ny. Requested dealer take vehicle to Cadillac dealer for checkout which he said was done and returned without repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-08

Exterior lighting

2 of 16 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Suspension

2 of 16 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

2003 Cadillac Seville SLS. Consumer writes in regards to rusted stabilizer bar bolts. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle made a knocking noise, when he made a left or right turn. It was discovered that one of the bolts had broke in half.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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

2003 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years2 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 2003 Cadillac Seville reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Cadillac Seville?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Cadillac Seville have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.