The Lemon Index
20181st generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 1,134 in the U.S. in 2019 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 1 complaint in its first 3 years.
1 owner complaint, first 3 years 19–25 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Cadillac sent dealers 779 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This Bulletin Provides Information for Repairing Engine Front Cover Oil Leak, Sealing Surface…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Cadillac's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 1 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
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.
2019 Cadillac ATS owner · NHTSA complaint 11337683
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 14.4M views · 2013–2019 Cadillac ATS
Most-watched topics
- Heat, A/C & blend door189K views
2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Blend Door Actuator ReplacementRussell Beermann · 72K views · 3 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical177K views
How to: Restart a Blacked out Radio on a 2013 Cadillac ATS if touch screen is not workingGEORGE LOPEZ HOW TO DO IT YOUR SELF · 100K views · 4 videos - Oil leaks & gaskets86K views
2014 CADILLAC ATS4 2.0 TURBO | VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT | OIL LEAK | Howto/DiyThe PullUpKing 👨🏾🔧 · 57K views · 3 videos - Transmission & shifter75K views
Remove TCM Transmission Control module Install unlocked TCM on 2018 Cadillac ATS 2 0TBoost Them All BTA · 39K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Cooling system75K views
2013-2019 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Coolant Leak - EASY FIXJeff Lyle · 32K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors72K views
2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 2.0T - P0171 Vacuum Leak - EASY FIXJeff Lyle · 37K views · 2 videos - Death wobble & steering56K views
2013 Cadillac ATS Suspension Clunk Repair (Sway Bar Link/Tie Rod End) (Mini Projects Ep.8)Fuzzy Dice Projects · 56K views - Windows, doors & mirrors51K views
2013-19 Cadillac ATS temperature door blend actuator replacement - PASSENGER sideOscar Benitez · 51K views
Before you buy, watch
2013 Cadillac ATS Premium (3.6 & 2.0T) Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth ReviewSaabkyle04 · 560K views
Review: 2017 Cadillac ATS-V (Manual)Matt Maran Motoring · 432K views
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe 6MT: Regular Car ReviewsRegular Car Reviews · 343K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2019 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Cadillac told dealers about
Cadillac sent dealers 779 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Bulletin Provides Information for Repairing Engine Front Cover Oil Leak, Sealing Surface…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS-V 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS-V 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,600–$3,950 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Cadillac ATS year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Cadillac ATS years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2019 Cadillac ATS reliable?
We can't score it: only 1,134 were sold in the U.S. in 2019 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2019 Cadillac ATS problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (100%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Cadillac ATS get?
19 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Cadillac ATS cost in fuel a year?
About $2,600 to $3,950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Cadillac ATS year is better than the 2019?
Nearby, the 2016 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2015 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works