MYRModel Year Report

1987 Cadillac Allante

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1987 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:46.441Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Allante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 37 complaints 1989 1990: 40 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaints 1995
1987: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
198734
198821
198937
199040
199132
199223
19939
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 97%

97% of complaints: service brakes — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL WITH THE TRANSMISSION-A NEW MAIN COMPUTER AND TRANSMISSION PRINDL SWITCH WERE INSTALLED. I STARTED OUT AND HEARD A BIG BOOM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and engine.

VISIBILITY 3%

3% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

TIRES 3%

3% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CADILLAC ALLANTE. THE VEHICLE HAS PIRELLI 2560VR15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A FIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070709

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990106 — DP (closed 19990208)

BRAKING SYSTEM

I 19990205 — PE (closed 19990630)

BRAKING SYSTEM

I 19990630 — EA (closed 20011228)

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE

R 20061018 — 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 MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Cadillac Allante reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Cadillac Allante?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 97% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Cadillac Allante have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.