2014 Cadillac ATS Problems

103 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict BUY 81/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train29
Unknown Or Other23
Electrical System18
Engine14
Steering10
Air Bags7

In the owners’ words

“service rear view camera message on randomly and then the camera goes blank. Independent service center diagnostic scan reported: FAULT B127B Rearview camera input signal circuit missing reference (Symptom 2B) - History DTC.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Cadillac ATS owner
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 128,555.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Cadillac ATS owner
“The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the "Power Steering Fault Drive with Care" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and was became aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. A dealer”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Cadillac ATS owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
03/09/2015Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear def
24/07/2015Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the no
23/07/2014SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to
19/06/2014Power Train:Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In th

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Cadillac ATS reliable?

On the federal record it scores 81/100: 103 owner complaints (8.58 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Cadillac ATS?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 29 of 101 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Cadillac ATS scored 81/100 on the federal record.

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