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This 2015 Cadillac Ats has 28 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2015 Cadillac Ats Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2015 Cadillac Ats trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 6 trims analysed.
2015 Cadillac Ats Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2015 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
CADILLAC ATS 2015 has 28 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Steering defects and electrical faults each account for 6 complaints, while transmission issues total 5. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Cadillac
- Model
- Ats
- Model year
- 2015
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 28
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 5/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2015 Cadillac Ats problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2015 Cadillac Ats?
The 2015 Cadillac ATS may be worth considering if you can verify recall repairs and inspect for steering and electrical issues, but the low confidence level means these patterns are not definitive.
Steering and electrical faults are the most reported issues, which can affect safety and reliability. Transmission and drivetrain complaints also warrant attention.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize luxury features and are willing to perform thorough pre-purchase inspections.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking maximum reliability with minimal potential issues may want to avoid this year due to the complaint volume.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2015 Cadillac Ats
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering components for play or noise.
- Check electrical systems including infotainment and power accessories.
- Test transmission for smooth shifting and any hesitation.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect steering components for defects.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and transmission repairs.
- Test drive to check for transmission or drivetrain issues.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2015 Cadillac ATS shows 28 complaints and 3 recalls. Steering defects and electrical faults each account for 6 complaints, followed by transmission/drivetrain issues with 5. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only one model year is analyzed, so no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: Three recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs is essential before purchase.
- Steering defects account for 6 complaints, the highest count.
- Electrical faults also total 6 complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues have 5 complaints.
- Steering Defects (6 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
- Transmission/Drivetrain (5 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2015 Cadillac Ats complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Cadillac Ats. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Cadillac Ats. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Fuel and/or combustion problem leading to excessive emissions at unpredictable times. I mean so much smoke suddenly comes out that the driver behind can't see, and it seems the car may be on fire.
I bought my car from a dealership. Owned it for 2yrs 2mo. 107k miles First issue came up after 3-4 months. Faulty power steering. Took it to service at a dealership they said I would need my wire harness assembly replaced as well as a steering gear. Problem still persists. Also o…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Fire Hawk A5V2, Tire Size: 225/45/R18, DOT Number: 17X4F9J46. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH in rain, the vehicle hydroplaned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer w…
We have owned the 2015 ATS Cadillac since August 31, 2016 . The rear glass is blurry when looking back from the front seat. We replaced the rear view mirror thought that was the problem but didn’t correct. I checked on the windshield glass. I took these number off the rear glas…
The white pearl paint is chippng off everywhere. It started aat the drivers door directly under the rear view mirror. The underside of the trunk deck lid is completely paint free at this point. There are bubbles eroding on the drivers side rear fender area. When a paint meter w…
The CUE SYSTEM not totally working, and panel plastic is all spider web looking. I view this as a very bad problem( it won’t go to settings), no radio, can’t set the clock Not sure on all the problems as I can’t get to it to find out.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle hesitated to respond as needed. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t…
See attached document for complaint
I received a warning message : Right low beam light failure. I took the car to the deal and was quoted a price of $900.00 to replace the light. This is a safety issue and should not cost that much to replace a light. Searching the web, that is an average price for this type of…
The cue system screen has become unresponsive due to separation of the glue the system is pretty much the heart of the car everything electrical is controlled thre that screen along with the back up camera
My rear differential completely stopped on the freeway, not moving and saying over 100 mph and my car was barely rolling I am extremely lucky that I did not get rear ended because I was very close to that happening, a few cars had swerved to not crash. Luckily I was able to push …
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact activated the parking brake, and the vehi…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact decelerated and pulled into the driveway of a business. However, the contact was able to …
The CUE screen doesn’t work, has spider web on each corner, can’t use hands free phone or navigation, the screen won’t change from the taking your eyes off message while driving.
The contact’s son owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while his son was exiting his driveway, the vehicle lost power steering assist with the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the …
At 38,000 miles, rear differential leak discovered. Dealership repaired leak. At 42,000 dear differential leak discovered. Prognosis: rear differential failure. Dealership replaced rear differential, shocks. Cost repairs paid by me (cadillac rejected paying repairs).
ON FEBRUARY 22ND 2021 THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING WAS WET AND THE ENTIRE WIRING HAD COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS DONE ON THIS VEHICLE FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED IT TO THE PRESENT DATE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ATS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE ASSIST AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REP…
REAR END IS MAKING HOWLING SOUND. THE SOUND STARTED IN LATE DECEMBER OF 2019. SINCE THEN I HAVE ONLY DROVE THE CAR TO THE REPAIR FACILITY THIS WEEK. CERTIFIED REPAIR FACILITY IS STATING MY DIFFERENTIAL IS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
THE VEHICLE CUE SCREEN CRACKING. I HAD THE SCREEN REPLACED IN 2017 AND NOW THE SCREEN IS CRACKED.*DT CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A LAWSUIT AGAINST GM FOR USING PLASTIC SCREENS FROM 2012 CADILLAC MODELS WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. CURRENTLY CADILLAC IS CHARGING $1,000 TO $2,000 TO RE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Cadillac Ats.
Safety recalls
2015 Cadillac Ats recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac Ats. Three recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs is essential before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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Questions
2015 Cadillac Ats buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2015 Cadillac Ats reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 28 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2015 Cadillac ATS may be worth considering if you can verify recall repairs and inspect for steering and electrical issues, but the low confidence level means these patterns are not definitive. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac Ats?▾
#1: Steering Defects (6 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (6 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Cadillac Ats?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2015 Cadillac Ats?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2015 Cadillac Ats, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 28 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2015 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Cadillac Ats. A major recall area is VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Three recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs is essential before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2015 Cadillac Ats?▾
The 2015 Cadillac ATS may be worth considering if you can verify recall repairs and inspect for steering and electrical issues, but the low confidence level means these patterns are not definitive. Steering and electrical faults are the most reported issues, which can affect safety and reliability. Transmission and drivetrain complaints also warrant attention. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
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