2004 Cadillac Seville: common problems and reliability
One of the better Seville years.
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17 owner complaints, most about steering. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Seville?The 2004 Cadillac Seville has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Cadillac Seville vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2004 a good year for the Seville?
Across the 9 Seville model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2004) to 131 (1996). With 17 complaints, the 2004 Seville sits below 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
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.
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