Most common 2004 Cadillac Seville problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Seville complaints by model year
Best Seville years: 2004, 2003, 2002. Years to avoid: 1996, 1997, 1999. Compare all years →
What 2004 Cadillac Seville owners say
Steering
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 business wise. I've been told that this make and model has no splash guard. Too bad I wasn't informed of this prior to purchasing. Anyone else had this problem? Comments and solutions are welcomed. GM nor the Cadillac dealer have been any help. My family has my blessings to sue if & when I die from it! :( [redacted] in florida
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 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 business wise. I have also find it really unfair do to paying 50,000+ for a vehicle with less then 90,000 miles on it to have such problems. The car has been and stays maintained regularly.
2004 Cadillac Seville engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Cadillac Seville a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Seville rates better than average: 83% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Seville at the same age. It is one of the best Seville years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cadillac Seville?
The steering — 5 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (1) and seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Cadillac Seville. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Seville?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2003 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996, 1997 and 1999. See the full Cadillac Seville years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Cadillac Seville problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.