1990 Cadillac Seville Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes4 21%
- Electrical system2 11%
- Engine cooling1 5.3%
- Equipment1 5.3%
- Other or unknown1 5.3%
- Seat belts1 5.3%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Tires1 5.3%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “On three diffeerent occasions vehicle had suddenly accelerated while traveling at highway speed of 45-50 MPH. Cruise control was only used on one occasion. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that because vehicle was out of warranty nothing else could be done. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864692, filed 2000-07Brakes: “I bought a new 1990 Cadillac from Cadillac dealer in 1990 that I have driven only 53,678 miles, well cared for and garaged. .the ABS master brake cylinder has been leaking for some time and I have contacted numerous Cadillac dealers and brake mechanics and cannot find anyone to repair leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443669, filed 2012-01, 45,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 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 | 4.5L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 |
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
- 90V164000Sep 6, 1990Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Cadillac Seville 1990, Oldsmobile Toronado 1990, Buick Riviera 1990 +2 more
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
- 90V028000Feb 12, 1990Seat belts › Front › RetractorCovers: Cadillac Seville 1990, Buick Riviera 1990, Cadillac Eldorado 1990
Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.
Recall details for the 1990 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1990 Cadillac Seville been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Cadillac Seville reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.