2017 Cadillac ATS: common problems and reliability
An average ATS year.
33 owner complaints, most about steering. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 ATS?The 2017 Cadillac ATS has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Cadillac ATS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other ATS years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the ATS?
Across the 7 ATS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2019) to 160 (2013). With 33 complaints, the 2017 ATS sits about the same as the model's median of 33.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 ATS
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 19V086000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 25V175000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving dynamics and reliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the ATS. See the full ATS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used ATS listings typically run $10,180–$15,998 across 2013 to 2019 model years.
Other ATS model years
Compare every ATS year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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