Cadillac Seville years to avoid
The Cadillac Seville years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 1994, 2000, 1993, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1982 is the cleanest year on record.
1,049
Total complaints
34
Recall campaigns
1976–2004
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Seville years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 156 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 135 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 106 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 87 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 78 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 68 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 66 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 66 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 57 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 53 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every Seville year
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac Seville years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Seville years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 1994, 2000, 1993, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1982.
What is the best year for the Cadillac Seville?
By complaint volume, 1982 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Seville years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Seville have?
Across all model years, the Seville has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,049 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.