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2013 Cadillac Ats

Based on reports from 255 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
255
Crashes
16
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
2,394
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 255 complaints, 16 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cadillac cue glitchy and freezing

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

engine runs rough

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

49 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

113
0–30K
40
30–60K
34
60–90K
16
90–120K
2
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (113 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (49 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine49 (19%)
Drivetrain41 (16%)
Electrical36 (14%)
Steering25 (10%)
Other18 (7%)
Brakes17 (7%)
Speed Control9 (4%)
Airbags8 (3%)

2013 Cadillac Ats: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2013 Cadillac Ats, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,132 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2013 Cadillac Ats, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Cadillac Ats, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Cadillac Ats, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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51
13
44
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17
15
17
16
8
17
21
18
26
19
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14
21
8
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4
24
12
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Cadillac Ats. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

13V220000Jun 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

14V338000Aug 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

14V446000Aug 2014

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V488000Nov 2014

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.

15V463000Aug 2015

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Ats is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2013 Cadillac Ats vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

255

Class avg

213

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 255 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Cadillac Ats: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Cadillac Ats?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Cadillac Ats is related to the engine, with 49 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Cadillac Ats reliable?
The 2013 Cadillac Ats has 255 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Cadillac Ats problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Cadillac Ats has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Ats problems start?
Based on 207 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,132 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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