2013 Cadillac Ats vs 2013 Honda Civic
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 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 160 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,399 | 74 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 33,625 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Ats | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 114 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 39 |
| Engine | 48 | 22 |
| Power Train | 45 | 22 |
| Steering | 25 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 20 |
| Structure | 0 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
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.