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1993 Cadillac Seville problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 53 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.5 times the median Seville year — the 1993 model ranks #10 of 29 Seville years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 15 reports (28% of the total).

53

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Seville years?

Seville NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted156 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 3 complaints1979: 1 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 14 complaints1987: 14 complaints1988: 15 complaints1989: 5 complaints1990: 24 complaints1991: 28 complaints1992: 31 complaints1993: 53 complaints1994: 66 complaints1995: 87 complaints1996: 156 complaints1997: 135 complaints1998: 78 complaints1999: 106 complaints2000: 57 complaints2001: 68 complaints2002: 66 complaints2003: 19 complaints2004: 12 complaints
Seville NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Cadillac Seville problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1528%
Engine1019%
Brakes713%
Electrical System59%
Visibility & Wipers36%
Transmission36%
Speed Control36%
Suspension24%
Other12%
Lighting12%
Airbags12%
Seat Belts12%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 1993 Cadillac Seville have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

94V158000Climate Control (A/C & Heat)August 31, 1994 · 56,269 units

Defect

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

93V088000Fuel SystemMay 17, 1993 · 10,146 units

Defect

THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT INUNDERHOOD FIRES IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL LINES AND NOW THE CAR HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL 93V088, FUEL LINES-METALLIC. *AK THE VEHICLE'S FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 28, 1996 · fire

“WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. LSO VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT OR PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH & STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. WAS EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT & THEN FLIPPED OVER. HAD HIT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE & THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · crash

“WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND HESITATING IN STARTING. COMPUTER CHIPS WERE BURNING OUT BECAUSE COMPUTER ON DASH GAVE INFORMATION TO THE REST OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE COMPUTER CHIP WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 1, 1999

“ENGINE: DRIVING ALONG AND SLOWING DOWN AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · June 23, 1997

1993 Cadillac Seville — common questions

Is the 1993 Cadillac Seville reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 53 complaints put the 1993 model at #10 of 29 Seville years. It is one of the Seville years to avoid.

What are the most common 1993 Seville problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (15 complaints), engine (10 complaints), brakes (7 complaints).

Does the 1993 Cadillac Seville have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Cadillac Seville. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Cadillac Seville under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Cadillac Seville years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Seville years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 1994, 2000, 1993, 1992. The cleanest record among Seville years belongs to 1982.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.