Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Cadillac ATS has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 161 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V463000 Power Operated Roof Panel/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V488000 Seat Belts may not Remain Retracted Under Load NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V446000 Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V338000 Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V220000 Brake Lights Flashing Intermittently/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
Of the 161 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 161 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Cadillac ATS has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous complaints and six recall campaigns. Recurring issues in the engine, power train, and electrical system highlight significant potential costs for owners. Despite the number of complaints, specific mileage bands and expected costs are not well-documented, limiting precise insights.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$2,000 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $400–$1,600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake checks and replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or noises
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
- Steering tightness or vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Cadillac ATS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.