2017 Cadillac Ats Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Ats.

20162018
Complaints
40
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Cadillac Ats Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:36,324 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:33,000 mi
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Cadillac Ats.

Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,324
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Display Function
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Cadillac Ats

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,706 vehicles.

25V175000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~934 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

19V086000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~26,772 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Other Cadillac Ats Years

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2017 Cadillac Ats — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Cadillac Ats reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Cadillac Ats has 40 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Ats?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (11 complaints, avg 36,324 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 33,000 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Cadillac Ats?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,151 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Cadillac Ats?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Ats include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2017 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,706 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Cadillac Ats?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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