Cadillac Seville Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Cadillac Seville years to avoid

No model year of the Cadillac Seville stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2004	93	9	Steering	35,000	0	0
2003	89	16	Body	49,254	1	0
2002	74	45	Suspension	90,000	2	3
2001	68	53	Engine	56,000	1	5
2000	-	38	Engine	50,000	2	2
1999	-	73	Engine	52,000	1	1
1998	-	65	Engine	80,000	2	3
1997	-	95	Engine	93,400	2	4
1996	-	122	Engine	94,000	2	8
1995	-	74	Fuel system	103,000	2	4
1994	-	50	Engine	104,000	2	4
1993	-	42	Fuel system	118,000	2	1
1992	-	27	Airbags		1	7
1991	-	21	Brakes		0	6
1990	-	19	Acceleration		2	3

What years of the Cadillac Seville should you avoid?

No single model year of the Cadillac Seville has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Cadillac Seville?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Seville?

Engine, with 177 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (98) and fuel system (88).

How many recalls does the Cadillac Seville have?

17 recalls between 1990 and 2004. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.

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