Is the Cadillac Ats reliable?

The Cadillac Ats has 543 NHTSA complaints, or 70.7 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is POWER TRAIN. Source: VinItel

What Cadillac Ats years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2013 model year of the Cadillac Ats — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2013 model year alone has 255 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Cadillac Ats?

Among Cadillac Ats model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2019 (4 complaints), 2018 (25 complaints), 2015 (39 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Cadillac Ats problems?

The most common Cadillac Ats problems reported to NHTSA are: POWER TRAIN (91 complaints, 4.4% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (73 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); ENGINE (70 complaints, 1.4% crash rate); STEERING (59 complaints, 3.4% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (53 complaints, 11.3% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Cadillac Ats?

Used Cadillac Ats buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2019, 2018, 2015. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Cadillac Ats Reliability

543 NHTSA complaints (2013–2019). Complaint rate: 70.7 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

140.8

Complaints

543

Crash Rate

6.6%

Fire Rate

0.4%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2013–2014 Cadillac Ats. The 2019 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: POWER TRAIN.

Avoid These Years

2013–2014

~198/yr complaints · 27 crashes

Average

2015–2018

~36/yr complaints

Better Years

2019

~4/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Cadillac Ats — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2013 (255)

Common Cadillac Ats Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
POWER TRAIN	91	4.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	73	0.0%
ENGINE	70	1.4%
STEERING	59	3.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	53	11.3%
SERVICE BRAKES	23	13.0%
AIR BAGS	23	34.8%
WHEELS	15	6.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	15	20.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	15	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2013AVOID	—	255	16	—	View →
2014AVOID	—	140	11	2	View →
2015	—	39	3	—	View →
2016	—	40	4	—	View →
2017	—	40	1	—	View →
2018	—	25	1	—	View →
2019GOOD	—	4	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Cadillac Atsaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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