2013 Cadillac Ats electrical system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Cadillac Ats — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle would not steer lost power steering and loud noise. Had the vehicle towed to a mechanic. The mechanic informed me that the bolts for the electronic power steering had corroded causing the electronic steering motor to fall. He told me that it is a problem with these cars and gave me a…”
filed Aug 18, 2025
“I’m writing here to state that the Cadillac with this VIN [XXX] IS A FRAUDULENT SALE my husband and I have experienced. The car show no damages on CarFax but when we took the car to a certified Cadillac dealership they said they were shocked we could even drive it. The catalytic Converter is…”
filed Feb 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Ats years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ats | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Ats | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 Ats | 6 | 19% |
| 2015 Ats | 6 | 21% |
| 2014 Ats | 18 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Cadillac Ats
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.