Complaints
78
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Cadillac Seville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:68,762 mi
Fires:2
#35 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:95,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Cadillac Seville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 2 | 68,762 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
68,762
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Cadillac Seville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1998 Cadillac Seville has 78 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (6 complaints, avg 68,762 mi); Engine & Cooling (5 complaints, avg 95,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,688 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Cadillac Seville include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Cadillac Seville as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Cadillac Seville?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Seville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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