Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Cadillac ATS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 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 #25V175000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V086000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Cadillac ATS has a below-average reliability due to frequent issues with steering and the electrical system. Two recalls relate to electric power steering failure, corroborated by owner complaints. Additional concerns include the electrical system, power train, and engine.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect belts and hoses
- Wheel alignment check
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unresponsive steering
- Electrical system warning lights
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Cadillac ATS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.