1996 Cadillac Seville air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Cadillac Seville — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. While driving 30 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without impact or warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician noticed water leaking from the air conditioning unit into…”
filed Jan 6, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. While approaching a stop, the front driver and passenger air bags deployed independently and without impact. The contact sustained abrasions to the right arm, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body…”
filed Jun 6, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 Seville | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 Seville | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 Seville | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 Seville | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 Seville | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 Seville | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 Seville | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 Seville | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 Seville | 4 | 15% |
| 1991 Seville | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Cadillac Seville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.