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#BS-1986-CADSEV-6FD6

1986 Cadillac Seville

Based on reports from 14 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission ControlHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control issues.

!Inspect the Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)MED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control3 (21%)
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)2 (14%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System1 (7%)
Electrical System:ignition1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (7%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe1 (7%)

1986 Cadillac Seville: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Seville, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Issues

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Seville, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Seville, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1986 Cadillac Seville, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

87V047000Apr 1987

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE TWILIGHT SENTINEL POTENTIOMETER (THUMBWHEEL CONTROL) MIGHT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT.

87V082000Jul 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

FLOOR MAT COULD BECOME MISPOSITIONED AND INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Seville is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1986 Cadillac Seville vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

18

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1986.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Cadillac Seville: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Cadillac Seville?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Cadillac Seville is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1986 Cadillac Seville reliable?
The 1986 Cadillac Seville has 14 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1986 Cadillac Seville problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1986 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
Yes, the 1986 Cadillac Seville has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Seville problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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