MYRModel Year Report

1991 Cadillac Allante

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1991 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:01.365Z

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, 1991 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
1991: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
198734
198821
198937
199040
199132
199223
19939
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 63%

63% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000623

THE ABS PUMP FAILED ON MY CAR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, BACKING OUT OF A SPACE, AND BARELY MOVING. I DID MANAGE TO STOP BEFORE ROLLING INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. THE SYMPTOMS: ROCK HARD PEDAL, BUT VIRTUALLY NO STOPPING ABILITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981109

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, air — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 70-80MPH I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN AT ABOUT 40MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL LIFTED MY FOOT UP. I THEN PRESSED HARDER ON THE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICAL DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990828

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

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TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING, DRIVING 45 MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN NO BRAKING AT ALL,I WENT INTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND SOME HOW MANAGE TO STOP BY DRIVING THE CAR THROUGH TALL WEEDS. FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060225

STRUCTURE 3%

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

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

1991 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Cadillac Allante?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Cadillac Allante have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.