Cadillac Ats ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2013–2018)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Cadillac Ats we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Ats across generations.
Average Score
78/100
Best Year
2016 Cadillac Ats
Score 82
Weakest Year
2014 Cadillac Ats
Score 72
Every Cadillac Ats Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A spirited luxury sedan offering great value, provided you’re prepared to address its known tech and minor engine vulnerabilities.
Top risks: CUE Infotainment System · 2.0L Turbo Engine Oil Leaks · 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
An ambitious luxury compact with a few significant early-model reliability hurdles that savvy buyers can navigate.
Top risks: CUE Infotainment System · 2.0T Engine Issues · Electrical System
A sporty luxury sedan that's a blast to drive, but comes with well-known technological and mechanical Achilles' heels.
Top risks: Cadillac User Experience (CUE) Infotainment · 2.0L Turbo (LTG) Engine · Electrical System
A potent sport sedan let down by its infotainment and some critical component durability, making it a cautious buy.
Top risks: CUE Infotainment System · 8-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
A driver's car with luxury aspirations, but be wary of its infotainment and electrical complexities.
Top risks: Cadillac User Experience (CUE) System · Electrical System · 2.0L Turbo Engine - PCV System
A genuine driver's car that's often let down by its problematic infotainment and accompanying electrical system.
Top risks: CUE Infotainment System · Electrical Systems (Beyond CUE) · Engine Carbon Buildup (2.0T I4)
Problems That Follow the Ats Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
CUE Infotainment System
Appears in 4 model years · 67% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 4 model years · 67% of generations
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations