1992 Cadillac Seville Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.9L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (15% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and steering (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Air bags4 15%
- Engine cooling3 11%
- Steering3 11%
- Electrical system2 7.4%
- Equipment2 7.4%
- Exterior lighting2 7.4%
- Seats2 7.4%
- Tires2 7.4%
Also reported: Brakes (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Vehicle was hit on passenger's side at such a hard impact, causing the vehicle to spin and hit a steel pole head-on. Driver's side airbag did not deploy . Defect caused the consumer to hit steering wheel with chest and broke ribs. Others in the vehicle were also injures. Dealer has been notified. Dup 535125, posted on 03-nov-98.”
NHTSA complaint #822334, filed 1998-05Engine cooling: “When driving the vehicle and sitting at a light the vapors are getting into the vehicle from the exhaust system.this problem has been here since back in 1994, and the deal can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835571, filed 1999-03Vehicle speed control: “My car accelerates on its own. This has happened twice. The first time my mechanic scraped carbon from a metal plate on the carburator. Now it is happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #749382, filed 2001-07Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,000 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Cadillac Seville. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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 | 4.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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
- 91V157000Sep 18, 1991Steering › Rack and pinionCovers: Cadillac Seville 1992, Buick Riviera 1992, Oldsmobile Toronado 1992 +1 more
The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Recall details for the 1992 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1992 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (15% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.9L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Cadillac Seville reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,000 and 63,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.