1991 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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
97% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars.
3% of complaints: steering — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
3% of complaints: power train — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
3% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 1 distinct report on file.
Show complaint excerpts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CADILLAC ELANTE. THE FRAM FUEL FILTER SPLIT IN HALF AND CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. APPROXIMATELY A HALF TANK OF GASOLINE BEGAN SPURTING FROM THE FILTER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20071004
SAFETY TIMELINE
BRAKING SYSTEM
BRAKING SYSTEM
BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE
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 issues (31 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 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, accounting for 97% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 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.