Worst 2016 Cadillac Ats Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Cadillac Ats.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 33,667 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Cadillac Ats
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~159,810 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
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2016 Cadillac Ats — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Ats reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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