1992 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,137miles, 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 1992 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is brakes, with 20 complaints (87% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and electronic stability control (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,137 miles. 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. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes20 87%
- Body and structure2 8.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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. This generally known to anyone who owns one of these cars, and to general motors. This is a very serious situation that can very easily cause serious injury or death to anyone close to these vehicles. I was blessed that this happened in my driveway and did not cause an accident, but could have been on the highway in heavy traffic at 65 or 70 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11113417, filed 2018-07, 86,147 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “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. Car had 46,000 miles when latch disengaged from the windshield frame. Car now has 51,000 miles. At time of incident, latch was cycled to reengage. Concerned about permanent fix, dealer refered me to Cadillac. Cadillac refered me to dealer. Dealer's original inspection per the special policy did not prevent the incident. Nothing has been done to prevent it happening again. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769000, filed 2002-10Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,127 and 86,147 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 1992 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 1992 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
- PE97050Convertible top opening while drivingClosed · Dec 19, 1997
- DP97005Convertible top fly-upClosed · Nov 14, 1997
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 1992 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 20 complaints (87% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1992 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 1992 Cadillac Allante reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,137 miles and the middle half falls between 20,127 and 86,147 miles; 50% 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.