1987 Cadillac Allante Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Cadillac Allante.
Complaints
44
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Cadillac Allante Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#26 complaints
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
#32 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Cadillac Allante.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Cadillac Allante — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Cadillac Allante reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1987 Cadillac Allante has 44 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Cadillac Allante?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (20 complaints); Service Brakes, Air:Antilock (6 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Cadillac Allante?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Cadillac Allante include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Cadillac Allante have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Cadillac Allante as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Cadillac Allante?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Allante reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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