2014 Cadillac Ats reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Cadillac Ats — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 141
- 36 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 27 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,334
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
-56
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2012-2016
-163
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
19%
Power Train: 27 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Cadillac Ats
- POWER TRAIN 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- ENGINE 14
- STEERING 10
4 recalls on record for the 2014 Cadillac Ats
- NHTSA 15V463000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-clos
- NHTSA 15V558000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTE If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 14V338000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not matc
- NHTSA 14V446000 · 2014 · SEATS A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Cadillac Ats units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Cadillac Ats reliable?
NHTSA has 141 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Cadillac Ats and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Cadillac Ats units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Ats?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (27), unknown or other (23), electrical system (17), engine (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Cadillac Ats?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.