MYRModel Year Report

1992 Cadillac Allante

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1992 Cadillac Allante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:28.903Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Allante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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
1992: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
198734
198821
198937
199040
199132
199223
19939
19951

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, 20180724

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, 19980805

MY CONVERTIBLE TOP BLEW BACK; THE JACK SCREWS WHICH HOLD IT DOWN DISENGAGED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980805

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, 20021105

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 23 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19971114 — DP (closed 19971223)

CONVERTIBLE TOP FLY-UP

I 19971219 — PE (closed 19980529)

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPENING WHILE DRIVING

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

1992 Cadillac Allante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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