1989 Cadillac Allante
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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
100% of complaints
Complaints per year
1989: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
100% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing module and horn.
Power train
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Equipment
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing electrical.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1999-01-06Defect petitionClosed 1999-02-08 Braking system
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1999-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-30 Braking system
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1999-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-28 Braking system failure
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.