1999 Cadillac Seville
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 26 of 73 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 65 in 1998 to 73 in 1999.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | vs. 1999 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 3,450 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 24 | 15 / 25 | 15 / 25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 494 | 468 | 494 | |
| Complaints filed | 95 | 65 | 73 | 38 | 53 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Cadillac Seville have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Cadillac Seville?
Engine: 26 of 73 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Cadillac Seville get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Cadillac Seville?
EPA estimates $4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 15 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · Campaign 99V070000 · Apr 15, 1999
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
Consequence: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE AND ANYTHING NEAR IT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.