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Cadillac ATS

2013–2017 only

490 classified complaints 10 recalls

2013–2017 Cadillac ATS models have 490 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 5,883 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac ATS report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2017 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 63 complaints

Median onset: 5,883 miles.

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

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 61 complaints

Median onset: 59,998 miles.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 46 complaints

Median onset: 34,750 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 44 complaints

Median onset: 18,000 miles. 2.3% 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.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 34 complaints

Median onset: 33,500 miles. 32.4% 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.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 27 complaints

Median onset: 4,000 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 25 complaints

Median onset: 12,000 miles. 24.0% 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.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 24 complaints

Median onset: 59,875 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

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 2013–2017 model years. See the full Cadillac ATS report for every year and full specs/safety data.