1989 Cadillac Allante

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1989 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:40.177Z

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, 1989 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
1989: 37 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 100%

100% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and horn.

POWER TRAIN 3%

3% of complaints: power train — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

EQUIPMENT 3%

3% of complaints: equipment — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing electrical.

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

1989 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Cadillac Allante?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.