MYRModel Year Report

1987 Cadillac Allante

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1987 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:16.920Z

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
34
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

97% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 34 complaints 1987 34 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 complaint 1995
1987: 34 complaints 1987 34 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 complaint 1995
1987: 34 complaints 1987 34 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 complaint 1995

1987: 34 complaints

View as data table
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% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Power train

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2001-10-10

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and engine.

Visibility

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Tires

3% · 1 report
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2007-07-09

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-01-06Defect petitionClosed 1999-02-08 Braking system
  2. I
    1999-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-30 Braking system
  3. I
    1999-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-28 Braking system failure
  4. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.