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Cadillac ATS: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 7 model years of the Cadillac ATS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train). 2013 has the most recall campaigns (6). 2016 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (5).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2019 0 2 0 STEERING 24 MPG
2018 2 22 1 POWER TRAIN 25 MPG
2017 2 32 1 STEERING 25 MPG
2016 3 35 5 POWER TRAIN 25 MPG
2015 4 29 1 STEERING 23 MPG
2014 4 40 0 POWER TRAIN 23 MPG
2013 6 40 2 POWER TRAIN 23 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Cadillac ATS

Questions

Which Cadillac ATS year has the most complaints?
Of 7 model years of the Cadillac ATS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train).
Which Cadillac ATS year has the most recalls?
2013 has the most recall campaigns (6).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.