2004 Cadillac Seville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seville years
- Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac Seville. That ranks 10th out of 10 Seville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 13,693 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Cadillac Seville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 56% | 13,693 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 13,693 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Cadillac Seville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Cadillac Seville.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2004 cadillac seville. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden loss of power steering when driving in wet weather. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac seville. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the engine hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…
The texting and driving,needs to stop *js
My 2004 seville loses all power steering, and i lose control of the vehicle do to the lack of being able to steer the vehicle. Now i have been experience problems with my service stability light coming on after these occurrences when driving in any wet conditions! , i could have been killed due to…
My 2004 cadillac seville loses all power steering when driving in any wet conditions! But for the grace of god, i could have been killed due to this defect on several occasions. I now refuse to drive my car in or after rain. Obviously, this causes frequent problems for me both personally and…
Other Cadillac Seville years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 Seville | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 Seville | 45 | 2 |
| 2001 Seville | 53 | 1 |
| 2000 Seville | 38 | 2 |
| 1999 Seville | 73 | 1 |
| 1998 Seville | 65 | 2 |
| 1997 Seville | 95 | 2 |
| 1996 Seville | 122 | 2 |
| 1995 Seville | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Seville?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac Seville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Cadillac Seville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seville model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.