2018 Cadillac Ats Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Cadillac Ats.

20172019
Complaints
25
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Cadillac Ats Problems

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

#16 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:84,000 mi
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Cadillac Ats.

Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,000
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Cadillac Ats

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,829 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.

18V358000Fuel Pump
~895 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

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2018 Cadillac Ats — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Cadillac Ats reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Cadillac Ats has 25 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Cadillac Ats?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 84,000 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Fuel System (2 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 2018 Cadillac Ats?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Cadillac Ats?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Cadillac Ats include 1 crash-related reports, 0 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 2018 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,829 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 2018 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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