Worst 1988 Cadillac Seville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Cadillac Seville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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1988 Cadillac Seville — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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