Seville (5th)
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Complaints by Engine Code
LD8
4.6L 8-cylView details
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L37
4.6L 8-cylView details
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Cadillac Seville Unidentified Engine
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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4.9-V8-Gas
4.9L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac Seville, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville
On a used 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (35), the suspension (32) and the steering (30). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 35 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville about the engine, all engines combined.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville about the suspension.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville about the steering.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville about the cooling system, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville about the electrical system.
Recalls (5)
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville complaints?
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville. The systems they name most often are the engine, the suspension and the steering.
Is the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA has 177 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Cadillac Seville?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the suspension and the steering, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Seville have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 177 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.