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 | — | — |
Other Cadillac Seville Years
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