Is the Cadillac Seville Reliable?
1992–2004 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Cadillac Seville Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 1 | 41 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2001 | 0 | 25 | 2 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2000 | 0 | 35 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 1999 | 1 | 57 | 4 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 1998 | 2 | 34 | 4 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 1997 | 1 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 48 | Fair |
| 1996 | 2 | 85 | 7 | 1 | 49 | Fair |
| 1995 | 1 | 49 | — | — | 65 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Seville Compares to Similar Vehicles
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:
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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