1993 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,772miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl FWD · 13 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,772 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation 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.
- Electrical system3 33%
- Brakes1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Interior lighting1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “About 2 am while my car was in my locked garage the horn went off. I investigated and when I pushed on the horn pad it stopped. Went back to bed. An hour or so later it went off again. This time when I opened the car door it stopped. Sometime later I went to a dealer and had the horn disconnected since it was going to cost over $800 to install a new horn pad. I was told that this happens because the horn pad area is too congested and anything, such as temperature change or affect of humidity can set off the horn. …”
NHTSA complaint #728427, filed 2000-08Brakes: “Consumer was traveling about 25 MPH while going down a hill. Went to apply brakes, and brakes didn't hold at all. He hit vehicle in front of him. This vehicle had numerous problems. The dealer could not find a solution for the current brake failures. The consumer says the vehicle was dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #884860, filed 2001-04Engine cooling: “While starting vehicle in a parking lot, billows of white smoke came from tail pipe. Dealership informed consumer that engine cylinders were leaking anti-freeze.”
NHTSA complaint #886844, filed 2001-04Equipment: “The contact owns a 1993 Cadillac Allante. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, an abnormal noise was emitted from the vehicle as the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection where they advised that the air compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 160,000. ..updated 03/18/13 the consumer was informed the AC malfunctioned could cause an engine fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490179, filed 2012-12, 160,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 77,545 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 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 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
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
- 94V158000Aug 31, 1994Equipment › Appliance › Air conditionerCovers: Cadillac Allante 1993, Seville 1993–1994, Eldorado 1993–1994
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
Recall details for the 1993 Cadillac Allante → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE99012Braking systemClosed · Feb 5, 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 1993 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1993 Cadillac Allante been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Cadillac Allante (Allante, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Cadillac Allante reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,772 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 77,545 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 27, 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.