Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Cadillac ATS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 104 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 #14V446000 Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V338000 Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 23 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
Of the 104 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 104 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$13,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Cadillac ATS faces numerous reliability issues linked mainly to the power train, electrical system, and engine. With multiple recalls, including transmission and seat security problems, and a notable number of complaints, this model is rated below average in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | very common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| transmission shift cable | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| seats | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | rare |
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 change
- brake inspection and fluid change
- tire rotation and alignment
- coolant system flush
- transmission service
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unexpected gear shifts
- flickering dashboard lights
- irregular engine noises
- difficulty starting car
- window defogger malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Cadillac ATS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.