2004 Cadillac Seville Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 20, 2016 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Cadillac Seville
1998-2004 Cadillac Seville photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Cadillac Seville problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering5 · ~13,693 mi
Electrical System1 · ~129,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~88,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~35,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1 · ~28,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~88,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~13,693 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering556%13,693——
Electrical System111%129,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)111%88,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling111%35,000——
Exterior Lighting111%———
Seats111%28,000——
Service Brakes111%88,000——
Suspension111%13,693——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 1200512006: 1200612007: 1200712010: 1201012012: 1201212013: 1201312014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Cadillac Seville recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Cadillac Seville.

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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

Steering · received Jan 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10714828

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…

Electrical System · received Nov 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10655392

The texting and driving,needs to stop *js

Steering · received Sep 26, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10545444

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…

Steering · received Dec 16, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10488929

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…

Steering · received Jul 2, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10341123

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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.