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Cadillac ATS repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

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

Other (7%)

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Cadillac ATS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Recall with steering. Usual maintenance and oil change 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

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). 

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2014 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

4000 mi clunk in front suspension. Replaced left steering knuckle 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

7000 mi Nut on top of strut needed to be torques as it caused a knocking noise. 
21000 mi Creaking from steering column when cold. Was misdiagnosed as dirt on the strut and therefore not resolved. 
29000 mi Steering column scrape when cold never fixed, though they said they worked on it. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

8060 mi Power steering failure light comes on intermittently. Sometimes the steering fails momentarily. 
9800 mi Power Steering failure appeared in driver information center. 
11000 mi Heard knocking sound when car was cold while turning steering wheel from left to right. Dealer confirmed issue and replaced lower steering intermediate shaft. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

24300 mi

US $505
Vehicle would not take a correct steering alignment. Suspension struts were modified to allow enough camber adjustment. 

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2013 Cadillac ATS 4dr Sedan

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

44650 mi Lower control arm replaced after test drive indicated a slight clunking over bumps. 

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Cadillac ATS Suspension Problems

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