2015–2019 · 5 model years · 11 recalls

Cadillac ATS problems by year

We don't rate the Cadillac ATS yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (45). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain27
Steering23
Electrical system22
Body, glass & interior10
Airbags & seat belts5
Wheels & tires5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Cadillac ATS year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 ATSNot rated yet4025
2018 ATSNot rated yet27225
2017 ATSNot rated yet43226
2016 ATSNot rated yet45326
2015 ATSNot rated yet43425

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Cadillac ATS problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, steering, electrical system.

Which Cadillac ATS year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.