MYRModel Year Report

1990 Cadillac Allante

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1990 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:39:42.077Z

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
40
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

102% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1990: 40 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

102% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Over the last month, while braking the driver info display would show antilock-traction disabled, then would flash antilock ok, traction ok.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-20

Structure

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and hinge and attachments.

Steering

3% · 1 report
INJURY
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While exiting the highway the brakes did not respond when depressed, consumer tried to steer clear of an utility pole but the steering did not seem to respond causing the consumer to hit the utility pole, consumer suffered a fractured left wrist,...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-23

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Power train

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Parking brake

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing conventional.

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

1990 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Allante?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 102% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.