Hyundai Excel vs Cadillac Seville
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Excel | Cadillac Seville |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 424 | 1,049 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2001 | 1977–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 28 | 69 |
| Fires reported | 46 | 46 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.2% | 17.3% |
Hyundai Excel by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
17.2%
Electrical System
53
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
10.1%
Seat Belts
31
7.3%
Brakes
20
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.5%
Body & Structure
15
3.5%
Cadillac Seville by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
204
19.4%
Electrical System
107
10.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
100
9.5%
Steering
91
8.7%
Brakes
89
8.5%
Airbags
59
5.6%
Suspension
59
5.6%
Lights
52
5.0%