MYRModel Year Report

1988 Cadillac Allante

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1988 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:59.231Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1988 21 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 1988: 21 complaints 1988 21 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 1988: 21 complaints 1988 21 1989: 37 complaints 1989 1990: 40 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995

1988: 21 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198734
198821
198937
199040
199132
199223
19939
19951

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

21 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Seat belts

1 of 21 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1988-05-06Fuel system, gasoline88V072000 Pressure relief valve in fuel cap may stick during the turn to vent function, causing the valve to remain open.

    Remedy: Install new fuel cap.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1999-01-06Defect petitionClosed 1999-02-08 Braking system
  3. I
    1999-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-30 Braking system
  4. I
    1999-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-28 Braking system failure
  5. 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

1988 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V072000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Cadillac Allante?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Cadillac Allante have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.