MYRModel Year Report

2004 Cadillac Seville

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2004 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:28.088Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Seville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1994: 50 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 9 complaints 2004
2004: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19832
19841
19856
198611
198711
198811
19895
199019
199121
199227
199342
199450
199574
1996122
199795
199865
199973
200038
200153
200245
200316
20049

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

5 of 9 total reports mention: steering.

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MY 2004 SEVILLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING, AND I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DO TO THE LACK OF BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121216

2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE STEERING COLUMN HAS SLACK AND STEERING IS NOT ALIGNED. *KB THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060828

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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MY 2004 SEVILLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING, AND I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DO TO THE LACK OF BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121216

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

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THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH ANYWAY FROM A QUARTER OF AN INCH TO AN INCH. I AM TOLD BY THE SERVING DEALER AND CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC FOR 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050818

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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THE BLUE HEADLIGHTS ON SOME MODELS OF CARS ARE HAZARDOUS, CAUSING TOO MUCH BRIGHT GLARE AT NIGHT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040927

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1993 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Seville have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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