MYRModel Year Report

Cadillac Seville — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 2 to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution2 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 44 complaints, Recommended 1994: 57 complaints, Recommended 1995: 74 complaints, Caution 1996: 122 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 95 complaints, Caution 1998: 65 complaints, Recommended 1999: 73 complaints, Recommended 2000: 38 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2002: 45 complaints, Recommended 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1996 · 122
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 44 complaints, Recommended 1994: 57 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 74 complaints, Caution 1996: 122 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 95 complaints, Caution 1998: 65 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 73 complaints, Recommended 2000: 38 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2002: 45 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1996 · 122
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 44 complaints, Recommended 1994: 57 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 74 complaints, Caution 1996: 122 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 95 complaints, Caution 1998: 65 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 73 complaints, Recommended 2000: 38 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 53 complaints, Recommended 2002: 45 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1996 · 122
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2004 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ● Recommended 45 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 53 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ▲ Recommended 38 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 73 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 65 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 95 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ■ Avoid 122 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 74 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 57 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

31

recalls on file across every Cadillac Seville model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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