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2016 Cadillac Ats

Based on reports from 40 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
40
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,530
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 40 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission shaking

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

randomly spins out of control like your driving on ice

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

discoloration of rims

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

8 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

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

12
0–30K
7
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (12 reports) • Median: 24K 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: Drivetrain (8 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain8 (20%)
Electrical5 (13%)
Wheels & Tires5 (13%)
Airbags4 (10%)
Steering4 (10%)
Engine3 (8%)
Speed Control2 (5%)
Brakes2 (5%)

2016 Cadillac Ats: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Ats, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Ats, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Ats, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Ats, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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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5
21
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22
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23
5
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5
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Cadillac Ats. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

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."

15V558000Oct 2015

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

2016 Cadillac Ats vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

40

Class avg

92

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 40 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2016 Cadillac Ats: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Cadillac Ats?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Cadillac Ats is related to the drivetrain, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Cadillac Ats reliable?
The 2016 Cadillac Ats has 40 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 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 2016 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Cadillac Ats has 2 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 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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