1985 Cadillac Seville Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.1L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 Cadillac Seville version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville FWD | 4.1L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Seville FWD | 4.1L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Seville FWD | 5.7L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V102000Jun 16, 1989Vehicle speed controlCovers: Cadillac Seville 1984–1985, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988 +15 more
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Recall details for the 1985 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Other model years of the Cadillac Seville
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 31,500 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 16 | 48,288 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2002 | 45 | 89,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 53 | 51,010 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 38 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 73 | 51,802 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 65 | 79,500 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 95 | 91,204 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 122 | 94,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 74 | 103,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 50 | 101,190 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 42 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 27 | 63,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 21 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 19 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 5 | 156,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 11 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Seville model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1985 Cadillac Seville been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.1L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.