1992 Cadillac Allante
Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 23 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
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
21 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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These vehicles have bosche braking system that is activated by a relay. That and several other things, about this system, can cause these brakes to malfunction or to fail completely any time the car is in motion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Structure
2 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.
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Convertible top has flown off several times due to failure of the fastners, resulting in damage to vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-05
My convertible top blew back; the jack screws which hold it down disengaged from the body of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-05
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 23 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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Top latch mechanism failed to hold, as investigated by NHTSA in PE97-050. Car had been inspected 9/99 at dealer, per Cadillac special policy 98045. At that time, car had 35,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-05
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 23 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
1 recall · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1997-11-14Defect petitionClosed 1997-12-23 Convertible top fly-up
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1997-12-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-05-29 Convertible top opening while driving
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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
1992 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Allante?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 91% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.