1991 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 132,668miles, 2 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 1991 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1991 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is brakes, with 28 complaints (88% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 132,668 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.
- Brakes28 88%
- Other or unknown2 6.3%
- Body and structure2 6.3%
- Equipment1 3.1%
- Exterior lighting1 3.1%
- Fuel system1 3.1%
- Steering1 3.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While reversing at 10 MPH brakes failed , causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in the rear. The brake pedal was hard when depressed. Consumer read in the owner's manual that the vehicle had dual brakes. Meaning, if one part fails the other part would work to stop the vehicle. Brakes were checked by a private dealer and consumer learned he had brakes going forward but not backwards.”
NHTSA complaint #10046487, filed 2003-12, 160,000 milesOther or unknown: “I've had 3 master cylinders put in my Allante- one when I bought it- I had to wait 2 weeks to get it- I thought how great they are putting new breaks on my car- I started having break problems within a few months- I kept taking it back to the dealer and they kept telling me it was fixed ileft the dealer one rainy night and had no breaks- I drove very slow back to the dealers in tears I was so scared- I'm female so I can do that- they put a new master cylinder in then- worked fine until last christmas- the brakes went out again with my grand daughter in the car- also the car was out of…”
NHTSA complaint #700525, filed 1998-11Body and structure: “Convertible top will not secure and will fly open ,causing a potential saftey hazard to me or, passenger, or other drivers. It seems, even though it is secured, it has a tendency to pop open, causing me to attempt to grab the top in orde r to prevent further damage and prevent a safety hazrd. From my personal investigation, it seems this is a common problem with the Allante, but nothing is being done to correct it. This is an attempt to help correct the problem before a deadly accident occurs to driver/passenger or innocent by-standers.”
NHTSA complaint #703474, filed 1999-02Equipment: “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. The filter was installed in the vehicle a year ago and worked properly until september 14, 2007. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic because the smell of gasoline was overwhelming. The contact stated that his driveway was damaged from the fuel leak. He has a pictures and the filter if needed. The equipment was not the original equipment. The purchase date was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204821, filed 2007-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,336 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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1991 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 28 complaints (88% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 1991 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 1991 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1991 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 1991 Cadillac Allante reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 132,668 miles and the middle half falls between 105,336 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.