1990 Cadillac Allante

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1990 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:40.878Z

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, 1990 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
1990: 40 complaints
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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%

102% of complaints: service brakes — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140920

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and hinge and attachments.

STEERING 3%

3% of complaints: steering — 1 distinct report on file.

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, 20010123

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN 3%

3% of complaints: power train — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

PARKING BRAKE 3%

3% of complaints: parking brake — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing conventional.

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

1990 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.