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2014 Cadillac ATS repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (52%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 58 repairs.
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2014 Cadillac ATS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (3%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Cadillac ATS

Engine not specified

Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States
Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016

26000 mi

US $95
Replaced passenger side dash due to discoloration 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States
Jul 2014 - Mar 2017
Jan 2015

12000 mi
Diagnosis code P0449 - Vent Valve Replaced Solenoid and Harness 
Nov 2015

12000 mi
Bottom center area of CUE touchscreen was unresponsive to touch. Any input required in that area of the screen has to be accomplished through voice commands. Touchscreen replacement required - part ordered 
Dec 2015

13000 mi
Replaced CUE touchscreen with part ordered on previous visit. 
Cadillac ATS in Texas, United States
Oct 2014 - Nov 2017
Jun 2015

5000 mi
Some loose weatherstrip on the doors was replaced. Rear speaker was rattling with bass notes. Dealer added insulation and other anti-vibration remedies. Infotainment voice recognition is slow and poor quality. Software was updated. No improvement noticed, but I guess there's nothing to be done for it. Dealer admits the software is just junk. 
Jun 2017

26000 mi
Infotainment screen became unresponsive. Dealer said it's a common problem. Quick replacement and it never gave me any more problems. 
Cadillac ATS in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Apr 2016

8500 mi
While rotating tires in March, dealer discovered leaking rear shock(s), which were ordered at that time and installed once they arrived (early April). Noticed an area of the CUE screen had become unresponsive; pointed this out to the service advisor when in for shock replacement...they ordered replacement screen and installed it the next day. 
Cadillac ATS in Iowa, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015

3000 mi
Battery was replaced 
Apr 2017

17000 mi
Repaired oil leak at front of engine 
Cadillac ATS in California, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2017
Oct 2016

37000 mi
Radiator surge tank inlet hose replaced 
Dec 2016

40000 mi
Antenna amplifiers need to be replaced - parts on order antenna needs to be replaced -parts ordered 
Cadillac ATS in California, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

3000 mi

US $215
tire pressure sensor failed 
Jun 2016

20000 mi
tire air pressure sensor malfunctioned 
Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 Erratic HVAC behavior in auto mode 
Apr 2015

17000 mi
Sometimes the lock buttons on the doors would not respond. The key fob would respond but the car locked and unlocked itself in a matter of seconds. The only cure was to wait until the ECU went into sleep mode and then it would work again. 
Cadillac ATS in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2017
Mar 2016

22000 mi
Intermittent clicking noise inside the cabin. Dealer suspected struts which were replaced. The issue is still present. 
Cadillac ATS in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2016 - Jul 2021
May 2018

34000 mi
Screen was replaced under warranty. Screen was defective. 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac ATS in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017

30000 mi
Oxygen Sensor died, was replaced free of charge under warranty. 
Jul 2018

48000 mi

US $800
Seat Controls for Driver's seat broke, approximately 2 years into ownership. 
Cadillac ATS in New York, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

39000 mi
sensor for daylight sentinel not working, replaced under warranty 
Cadillac ATS in Illinois, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2015

5000 mi
AC odor 
Aug 2015

7000 mi
Still had odor from A/C 
Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014 The driver's seat lumbar support refused to inflate, right from the factory. The dealer rerouted the lumbar inflation hose and fixed the problem. Rattle from headliner near driver's mic with sun shade open. 
Nov 2014

7440 mi
After the first freezing weather a zig-zag fracture appeared on the CUE infotainment screen. Dealer replaced the screen. Subwoofer use caused significant rattle on rear parcel shelf. Kick plate on the front of passenger seat rattled at most temperatures. The issue was not repaired because it was not occurring at the time of the visit to the dealership. If I can time it properly I'll get them to look at it again on my next visit. 
Cadillac ATS in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

6000 mi
sometimes driver door would not close properly, requiring a second and more forceful attempt. 
May 2015

13700 mi
Door latch strike plate very loose -- door could not close properly. 
Cadillac ATS in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014

4000 mi
clunk in front suspension. Replaced left steering knuckle 
Aug 2016

14000 mi
Hairline crack in in block. Replaced shortblock. 
Cadillac ATS in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
May 2016

4220 mi
CUE display screen developed a problem, dealer replaced under warranty. 
Cadillac ATS in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - May 2016
May 2016

26040 mi
Fix leak and replenish refrigerant 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Cadillac ATS in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

80000 mi

US $11
Coolant temp sensor 
Cadillac ATS in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

5200 mi
CE light came on, Stabilitrak turned off, and engine operated under reduced power at around mile 175. Service adviser said there was an issue that hadn't been handled correctly before delivery, but unclear what exactly. 
Dec 2015

6000 mi
Speaker rattles with bass. Passenger seat heater not fully functioning. 
Feb 2017

21000 mi
Speaker rattled in rear. 
Aug 2017

27000 mi
Sunroof usually won't close without holding down wind deflector. Wasn't fixed on this trip. 
Feb 2018

34000 mi
A leak from the rear axle or differential. 
Aug 2021

88000 mi

US $10
headlight bulb replacement 
Cadillac ATS in Arizona, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

15200 mi
Automatic Rainsense wipers did not work properly. Sensor was replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Nevada, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2018
Feb 2014

1000 mi
Cue System- computer frozen. 
Mar 2014

1000 mi
Cue system faulty- Replaced 
Cadillac ATS in Georgia, United States
Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
Oct 2017

64000 mi
Rear differential seals replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac ATS in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2018
May 2016

22000 mi
The finish on the polished aluminum wheels began failing last fall. It was recorded and we decided to wait until spring to replace them. Under warranty new rims were ordered and replaced. The car would idle roughly after driving at highway speeds and coming to a stop on off ramps. This would happen occasionally. There was a bulletin on this and during the same visit the engine mounts were replaced by lifting the engine and replacing them. 
Cadillac ATS in Maryland, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2016
Oct 2015

20000 mi
Motor mounts were recalled and replaced free of charge. Navigation system slow to respond to touch Replaced throttle body 
Nov 2015

20500 mi
Throttle body found to be bad. Free loaner from dealer, free repair under warranty. 4 days total, car also had to be towed in. 
Mar 2016

23000 mi
TPMS sensor bad 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

202-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac ATS in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

21500 mi
Failure of CUE touchscreen. Replaced under warranty. No charge. 
Cadillac ATS in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

33000 mi

US $700
Navigation touchscreen stopped responding and was replaced by myself. then programmed by a dealer. 

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