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The 2017 Cadillac ATS is associated with 33 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 10 reports (30% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 26 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 33 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (10 / 30%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–26 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
ATS 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
ATS 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
ATS 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
ATS 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
ATS-V 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
ATS-V 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
ATS AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
ATS AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2DR AWD —
4 DR AWD 10.100000000000001%
2DR RWD —
4 DR RWD 10.100000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Cadillac ATS models.
View complete 2017 Cadillac ATS crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Summary of 33 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
33
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 10 complaints
Powertrain 5 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints (1 crash)
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Cadillac ATS problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V175000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: General 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
NHTSA Campaign #19V086000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: General 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
View all 2017 Cadillac ATS recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Cadillac ATS

How many safety recalls does the 2017 Cadillac ATS have?

The 2017 Cadillac ATS is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

NHTSA records list 33 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Cadillac ATS. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 10 filings (30% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2017 Cadillac ATS defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Cadillac ATS earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Cadillac ATS get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Cadillac ATS range from 19 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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