Is the Cadillac Seville Reliable?

19922004 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

68/100
Good

Reliability Score

8
Total Recalls
408
Owner Complaints
19
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths

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Cadillac Seville Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200405
95
Excellent
200307
93
Excellent
2002141
65
Good
20010252
74
Good
2000035
70
Good
19991574
63
Fair
19982344
58
Fair
199717022
48
Fair
199628571
49
Fair
1995149
65
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Seville Compares to Similar Vehicles

Cadillac Seville68/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Seville scores 4 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Cadillac Seville Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15
SUSPENSION
15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11

Based on 408 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cadillac Seville reliable?+

The Cadillac Seville scores 68/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 408 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Seville is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2004 Seville achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 0 recalls and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a Seville last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Cadillac Seville owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Seville will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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