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2017 Cadillac Ats vs 2018 Cadillac Ats

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Cadillac Ats2018 Cadillac Ats
NHTSA complaints3221
Recall campaigns22
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,2961,054
Investigations00
Crash reports11
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2622–25
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentCadillac AtsCadillac Ats
Steering123
Power Train56
Electrical System63
Engine31
Air Bags22
Exterior Lighting12
Service Brakes20
Structure11

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking50

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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.