1993 Cadillac Seville Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles, 11 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is fuel system, with 12 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (9) and brakes (7). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 118,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 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.
- Fuel system12 29%
- Engine cooling9 21%
- Brakes7 17%
- Electrical system4 9.5%
- Vehicle speed control3 7.1%
- Suspension2 4.8%
- Air bags1 2.4%
- Equipment1 2.4%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The fuel line is leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result in underhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition) summary: (the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470400, filed 2012-08, 118,000 milesEngine cooling: “The car stalled and was towed to a repair shop. The next day it was brought into the shop. The mechanic turned the ignition switch to start, and the intake manifold exploded, sending pieces of the manifold throughout the shop. The explosion also damaged the power steering pump. It was later discovered that the cause of the explosion was fuel that had collected in the manifold due to a crack in the plastic fuel rail. Sometime during 1993 the manifold was re-designed to alleviate this problem, however, there were no recalls, leaving thousands(?) of cars with this potential problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054948, filed 2004-01, 116,528 milesBrakes: “Lost vehicle braking because of brake line tubing corrosion. I narrowly avoided rear ending the vehicle in front of me by quickly changing lanes into the left turn lane. It appears as though the brake tubing was not galvanized as the pitting corrosion was severe... The car is only 10 years old. I hope others will not be exposed to this sudden loss of a major safety system on the vehicle... The brakes!”
NHTSA complaint #10039293, filed 2003-09, 86,000 milesElectrical system: “Short in rear right tail lights; right turn signal doesn't flash when any lights (parking or headlights) are turned on. Noticed same problem with many other sevilles on the road. Dealer had no knowledge of any problems. Worried that this will cause rearending accidents or people pulling out in front of us when they can't see our turnsignal, or when they can't see the brakelight or turnsignal to let them know we are slowing down. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #756033, filed 2001-12Mileage when problems were reported
18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 77,000 and 133,420 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 1993 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 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Seville FWD | 4.9L 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
- 94V158000Aug 31, 1994Equipment › Appliance › Air conditionerCovers: Cadillac Seville 1993–1994, Eldorado 1993–1994, Allante 1993
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
- 93V088000May 17, 1993Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Cadillac Seville 1993, Eldorado 1993
The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Recall details for the 1993 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE94053Engine compartment firesClosed · Jul 14, 1994
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 1993 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 12 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 9.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.6L 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 1993 Cadillac Seville reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 118,000 miles and the middle half falls between 77,000 and 133,420 miles; 18% 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. 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.