2019 Cadillac ATS
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 161 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle has an issue where it intermittently throws errors, loses power, accelerates on its own, and is difficult to steer. I purchased it with 12,800 miles in it and it has been having this issue since then and no one has been able to fix it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-26
Also filed under Service brakes and electrical system
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
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The engine stopped itself when I was at a complete stop at a traffic signal. After a few minutes I was able to start the engine again. It did this three times in the space of an hour. Always at a complete stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-06
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2019 Cadillac ATS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Cadillac ATS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.