Complaints
66
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Cadillac Seville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:143,050 mi
#27 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:98,604 mi
#35 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:77,442 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Cadillac Seville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 143,050 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 98,604 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 77,442 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 154,162 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,050
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,604
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,442
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,162
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Cadillac Seville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Cadillac Seville has 66 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Seville?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (9 complaints, avg 143,050 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 98,604 mi); Engine & Cooling (5 complaints, avg 77,442 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 2002 Cadillac Seville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 120,604 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Cadillac Seville include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 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 2002 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Cadillac Seville?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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