1994 Cadillac Seville vs 1994 Ford Thunderbird
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 | 1994 Cadillac Seville | 1994 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 95 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Seville | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 92 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 6 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1994 Cadillac Seville
1994 Ford Thunderbird
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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.