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Body and structurePart report

1988 Cadillac Seville Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Cadillac Seville, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Roof blew off while driving at 50 MPH. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat they have no information on this matter. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. The cloth top flew off striking the vehicle behind. The dealer and the manufacturer do not want to address this defect.”

NHTSA complaint #884493, filed 2001-03

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003319%
200237%
2001713%
200025%
199722%
199643%
199214%
198819%

Other parts of the 1988 Cadillac Seville

Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Cadillac Seville

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology