Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93 | BUY | $5,172 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | DATA PENDING | $5,310 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 93 | BUY | $5,452 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 54 | CAUTION | $6,048 | 31 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Photographs and every generation of the ATS-V, through the years →
What goes wrong on the Cadillac ATS-V
Across every ATS-V model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Power Train9 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Electrical System6 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Engine5 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Air Bags4 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Wheels3 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Wheel bearing or hub replacement$460–$920
- Steering3 complaints across all ATS-V years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Cadillac ATS-V problem?
9 of the complaints filed against the ATS-V across all its model years sit in the Power Train group — more than any other component.
Compare with
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04