2004 Cadillac Seville
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.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 9 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 | 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
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, 2012-12-16
Also filed under Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)
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, 2006-08-28
Suspension
1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Seats
1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.
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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, 2005-08-18
Exterior lighting
1 of 9 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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The blue headlights on some models of cars are hazardous, causing too much bright glare at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.