2018 Cadillac ATS: common problems and reliability
An average ATS year.
21 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 ATS?The 2018 Cadillac ATS has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other ATS years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the ATS?
Across the 7 ATS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2019) to 160 (2013). With 21 complaints, the 2018 ATS sits below 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 2018 ATS
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 18V358000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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 2018 ranks against the rest.
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