1987 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.1L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1987 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is brakes, with 32 complaints (94% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes32 94%
- Electrical system1 2.9%
- Engine cooling1 2.9%
- Interior lighting1 2.9%
- Seats1 2.9%
- Body and structure1 2.9%
- Tires1 2.9%
Example complaints
Brakes: “This past weekend the brakes on my 1987 Allante completely failed leaving me with only the parking brake and down shifting. Further investigation reveled that the high pressure hose from the pump to the brake unit on the firewall developed a pin-hole; this allowed the system to pump all of the brake fluid overboard in a matter of seconds. From the time the brake light illuminated until I lost all brakes was a matter of a few seconds. Had I been on a different road or had my daughter been driving the car there is a very good chance there would have been an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10164725, filed 2006-08, 130,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Electrical with the transmission-a new main computer and transmission prindl switch were installed. I started out and heard a big boom. The inner planetary transmission housing unit exploded into chunks of metal all over the road and spraying transmission fluid onto catalytis converter causing a fire. Wiring harness and right side of vehicle burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #9003622, filed 2001-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 99,157 and 160,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Cadillac Allante version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allante FWD | 4.1L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Cadillac Allante in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA99017Braking system failureClosed · Jun 30, 1999
- PE99012Braking systemClosed · Feb 5, 1999
- DP99001Braking systemClosed · Jan 6, 1999
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Cadillac Allante.
Other model years of the Cadillac Allante
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 60,772 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 23 | 53,137 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 32 | 132,668 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 40 | 71,500 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 37 | — | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 34 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Cadillac Allante model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1987 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 32 complaints (94% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1987 Cadillac Allante been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Cadillac Allante (Allante, 4.1L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Cadillac Allante reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 99,157 and 160,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.