2014 Cadillac Ats power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Cadillac Ats — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In August 2026, at approximately 99,639 miles, my 2014 Cadillac ATS was taken to an authorized Cadillac dealership for service. During the inspection, the dealership discovered and diagnosed a leaking right rear axle shaft seal. I was not aware of the leak beforehand and did not receive a warning…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“My 2014 Cadillac ATS experienced a transmission shift cable/linkage failure. After driving normally, I pulled into my garage and moved the shifter to Park. The physical shifter was in Park, but the instrument cluster continued to indicate Drive (D). The vehicle would not recognize Park, the shifter…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket…Campaign 14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
Power Train problems in other Ats years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ats | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 Ats | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 Ats | 10 | 31% |
| 2015 Ats | 5 | 17% |
| 2013 Ats | 45 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Cadillac Ats
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.