2013 Cadillac Ats vs 2013 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac Ats | 2013 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 160 | 2,110 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,399 | 154 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 26–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Ats | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 45 | 1,101 |
| Engine | 48 | 343 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 275 |
| Steering | 25 | 273 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 208 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 111 |
| Structure | 0 | 84 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 348 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 384 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 46 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 99 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 181 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 293 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 120 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 57 |
2013 Cadillac Ats
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.