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Cadillac ATS

2013 only

224 classified complaints 6 recalls

2013 Cadillac ATS have 224 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 3,920 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac ATS report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

2013

2014

Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 50 complaints

Median onset: 3,920 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 24 complaints

Median onset: 14,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints

Median onset: 4,500 miles. 5.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 14 complaints

Median onset: 3,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles. 46.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 9 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Cadillac ATS report for every year and full specs/safety data.