1990 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 40filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles, 4 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
- 16 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 14 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is brakes, with 38 complaints (95% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and steering (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Brakes38 95%
- Body and structure2 5.0%
- Steering1 2.5%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Over the last month, while braking the driver info display would show antilock-traction disabled, then would flash antilock ok, traction ok. Vehicle seemed to brake just fine and since the display said it was ok I didn't think it was a problem, then on 9/20/2014 while driving home down my street the car would not stop and the red brake light came on the dash. This happened all without warning. The last time the brakes were applied it showed no signs of trouble. From what I hear this is a very common problem for Cadillac Allante from 87-92. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637771, filed 2014-09, 88,000 milesBody and structure: “The driver's side door unlatches without driver's effort. The vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times, dealer determined that the hinges need replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #806250, filed 1996-12Steering: “While exiting the highway the brakes did not respond when depressed, consumer tried to steer clear of an utility pole but the steering did not seem to respond causing the consumer to hit the utility pole, consumer suffered a fractured left wrist, fractured right ankle, multiple lacerations on the right hand and lower arm, lacerations around right eye, bruised shoulder and chest, bruised knee and strained muscles in left shoulder and neck. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558882, filed 2001-01Transmission and drivetrain: “Ever since I purchased this vehicle every time I step on the brakes I receive a momentary drop in the brake pedal, what appears to be a loud clicking coming from under the dash area and then a refirming of the brake pedal just before coming to a stop. All the time this is happening I am receiving a message on the driver information center, anti-lock disabled, traction control disabled followed by anti-lock o.k., traction control o.k. …”
NHTSA complaint #708763, filed 1999-07Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 73,000 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 1990 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 | 4.5L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
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 1990 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1990 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 1990 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 38 complaints (95% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1990 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 1990 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Cadillac Allante (Allante, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Cadillac Allante reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,500 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 73,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.