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1996 Cadillac Seville Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
122Complaints
2Recalls
8Crashes
7Fires
8Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (12.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline15 · 12.3%not available
Air Bags8 · 6.6%not available
Electrical System7 · 5.7%not available
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings7 · 5.7%RecalledRecall 04V110000
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail7 · 5.7%RecalledRecall 04V110000
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System6 · 4.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE15 · 12.3%
AIR BAGS8 · 6.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 · 5.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS7 · 5.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL7 · 5.7%
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM6 · 4.9%
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS5 · 4.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH5 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5 · 4.1%
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR4 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 122 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 04V110000 · 2004 · reported 03/04/2004

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical

NHTSA campaign 95V224000 · 1995 · reported 11/30/1995

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, CAUSING LOSS OF GAUGE FUNCTION AND ALL TEEL-TALE INDICATORS EXCEPT FOR ABS, SIR, PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING 30MPH ON FLAT SURFACE VEHICLE WILL SHUTOFF. . DEALER NOTIFIED.”NHTSA complaint 8015532 — filed 08/05/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“THE VEHICLE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND MISSING. THE SPARK PLUGS AND CABLES WERE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 566042 — filed 06/10/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“I HAD A OIL CINSUMPTION PROBLEM THE CAR HAD BEEN USING 3 QTS OF OIL EVERY 1800 MILES. WE FOUND OUT FROM A TECH THAT…”NHTSA complaint 758992 — filed 03/06/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Cadillac Seville?

Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 15 of 122 NHTSA complaints (12.3%), followed by air bags (8), electrical system (7), fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1996 Cadillac Seville have?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1996 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V110000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1996 Cadillac Seville's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.