2002 Cadillac Seville: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Seville years.
68 owner complaints, most about suspension. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 Seville?The 2002 Cadillac Seville has 68 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Cadillac Seville vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Seville years only. How we score it
Is 2002 a good year for the Seville?
Across the 9 Seville model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2004) to 131 (1996). With 68 complaints, the 2002 Seville sits about the same as the model's median of 66.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2002 Seville
steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Campaign 02V067000CERTAIN 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.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 03V238000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Seville. See the full Seville owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Seville listings typically run $5,337–$10,997 across 1982 to 2003 model years.
Other Seville model years
Compare every Seville year side by side to see how 2002 ranks against the rest.
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