Complaints
156
Crashes
11
Fires
8
Injuries
10
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Cadillac Seville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#28 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:110,132 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#37 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:126,667 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Cadillac Seville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | 1 | 110,132 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 126,667 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | 1 | — | 101,446 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 7 | — | — | 87,300 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 1 | 89,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 2 | 86,025 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,132
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,667
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,446
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,300
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,000
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
86,025
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Cadillac Seville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1996 Cadillac Seville has 156 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Cadillac Seville?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (15 complaints); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 110,132 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 126,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Cadillac Seville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,643 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Cadillac Seville include 11 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 1 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 1996 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Seville?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1996 Cadillac Seville shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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