1990 Cadillac Seville vs 1990 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 381 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 67 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Seville | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 78 |
| Structure | 0 | 68 |
| Steering | 0 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 41 |
| Power Train | 1 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
1990 Cadillac Seville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.