Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Cadillac Seville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
#22 complaints
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
#31 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Cadillac Seville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
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Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1986 Cadillac Seville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1986 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Cadillac Seville has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Cadillac Seville?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control (3 complaints); Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) (2 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1986 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1986 Cadillac Seville include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1986 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Cadillac Seville as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Cadillac Seville?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Seville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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