Worst Complaints About the Cadillac ATS

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ATS owners are having the most trouble with the engine (23%), interior (18%), and the hvac (13%). We've listed the most common owner complaints below. The full list is available on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Transmission Shaking 3 complaints at an average of 8,931 miles in the 2016 Cadillac ATS.
  2. Discoloration of Rims 1 complaints at an average of 4,000 miles in the 2016 Cadillac ATS.
  3. Exhaust Fumes From Other Vehicles Entering Cabin 2 complaints at an average of 5,325 miles in the 2014 Cadillac ATS.

What's Wrong with the ATS?

The ATS only has one generation which runs from 2013 to 2018. To date, it's earned a PainRank™ of 4.15 which ranks 42nd.

Generation Model Years Reliability Complaints PainRank (?)
1st Gen ATS 2013–2018
38 6.06