2014 Cadillac ATS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -21 City / 26 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
272 -321
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Scot G
The car is reliable and fun to drive.
Its reliable. It's fun to drive. Services are minimal. Service center is quick, reliable and gets me in and out in a timely fashion.
accountCircle Crystal A
That it is highly reliable!.
I have the performance package so it is top of line for the ats, the ride is smooth the look is nice and sleek and everything looks luxurious! The only thing I dislike is how small it is, I was driving a escalade before purchasing this vehicle so it is extremely small compared to that. The ats is a great car.
accountCircle Shawn W
Really good on gas and drives really smooth.
My car runs amazing drives amazing and looks amazing. It's very comfortable. It has a amazing sound system. It's fast and great on gas. It also has different modes ice/snow and sport mode and cruise mode. Its a all around great car. It also have a voice response system and alot of other little details with these car.
accountCircle Joy A
Driving is living at its best in a Cadillac.
No problems. I keep it maintained, have replaced both the headlights. This angel is a crazy dream to drive. What a privilege to be able to drive down the interstate with the Bose system and the cush solid ride. I just never knew it could be that good!
accountCircle Shelly E
Cadillac ATS 2014 Luxury AWD 2.0T
I genuinely enjoy driving my 2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury AWD 2.0T around my city. I find this car absolutely stunning from the exterior all the way to the interior and what's under the hood. Everytime I drive my car I feel luxurious and comfortable. I haven't had any major problems with my vehicle although the headlight prices for labor are outrageous since they need to remove the whole front grill to replace headlight, $300 each side. Other than that my car has been extremely reliable and good to me. I enjoy driving it and will be so sad when I have to let it go.
accountCircle Amy A
2014 Cadillac Cue System flaw it goes bad.
I bought the car used. After owning the car for only 2 months the Cadillac Cue system went out. Witch controls your heart, a/c, radio, navigation, and phone. The car was only 4 years old. It did not come with factory warranty. But I had purchased the most coverage warranty at the time of sale.
accountCircle June J
Cadillac ATS Luxury Pros and Cons
Problem Front fender sits to low and constantly hits parking cement stops. Ride is very comfortable but once again the car sits to low for ease of getting in and out. Love the features of the luxury model. Style and appearance are excellent. I have had many positive comments about this car and its appearance.
accountCircle Rosa L
Cadillac owner. If it's not a Cadillac it's not right!
I've own my car for the past two years and the only issue I've had was the intake cylinder which was a $50 fix other then that my car hasn't had any mechanical problems. I love my car it's always been reliable only thing I wish It had was Bluetooth, love the two tone leather color and sunroof.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carol
Access To Trunk Battery
Sucks to be able to get to the battery in the trunk, which is the main battery. The owner manual doesn't even show where it is. Some say it's on the passenger side and some say the right. And by the looks of it you have to tare your trunk apart to get at it. You can't really boots off the posts under the hood because it's mainly for just enough power to open the doors. Called dealership to try and get some information and of course it's a "Have it towed to the dealership to get a boost. I'm not a happy camper at all. I have put thousands of dollars into yearly maintenance, and only get a " tow it here to be looked at. For this reason I give it a 2 star
accountCircle Michael N
Small vehicle four door great!
Great vehicle has minor problems. Mostly technical problems. Overall very reliable. Use it for work. For drives and trips across town and country. Smooth driving very relaxing and comfortable. I enjoy my vehicle at times. Only minor technical problems.
accountCircle Donna L
Awesome but way to compact.
It is to small for bigger, taller people. There is no room in back seat. Not even roomy for kids with car seats. It looks great runs great. Gas mileage is ok. Great music system. Seat warmers electrical mirrors seats and windows satellite radio. This module is way to small.
accountCircle Matt D
Quick attractive car with some small issues.
The car rides great in the snow and on the highway. The entertainment console screen stopped working about a year ago which is frustrating and is very expensive to fix. This problem seems to be consist with other car owners who own the 2014 Cadillac ats.
accountCircle James T
Cadillac ATS Standard Model
Maintenance gets really expensive. Leather seats tend to be uncomfortable on very long drives. Automatic drive through, smooth driving vehicle all around. Spacious for families as well. Different modes like sport and eco. Very big and compact, very much durable as well.
accountCircle Kimberly J
It is very nice and clean and cool
The vehicle I own is reliable, I have taken it on several trips around California. It is comfortable and easy to drive, along with its safety and gas efficiency. I have not had many transmission or motor vehicle issues. It is a great car to travel in and take the family around.
accountCircle Oscar R
Cadillac ats 2014 great luxury car.
My performance is really great! I have had only few mechanical problems glad I have warranty on it if not everything will be out of pocket .. The only thing I dislike is the gas mileage and that it takes premium. But overall great car will definitely recommend.
accountCircle Jennifer C
Handles well and quite comfortable to drive.
Very comfortable and handles well for trips to the mountains. Have had no major problems. The only thing that really annoys me is the brakes periodically squeaking which has been checked out several times; the dealership tells me it is the brakes adjusting themselves which is supposedly normal.

Cadillac ATS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Standard RWD
272 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Standard AWD
272 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury RWD
321 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury AWD
321 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance RWD
321 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance AWD
321 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium RWD
321 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium AWD
321 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Reviews

4.44
77 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Hieu T on June 15, 2021
Is electric, is durable, it comfy, it help the environment.
Is a really good car the seat is comfy easy to make you last 6-8 hour of driving, the car is really durable so it will last for a long time, the car used electric power so it help with the environment for people who believe in climate change like me and with a little customize it will be a perfect car for family, road trip and etc.
accountCircle James E on June 13, 2021
The luxury you expect with Cadillac.
This model is a little too small for me. Very little space in rear seats. The motor is small, so not as much power as I am used to with Cadillac. Much to my surprise no heated seats, which I thought was standard on Cadillac. I hear too much road noise.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sherry H.

Not only is it pretty to look at, it handles nice, all of the added features are nice. In my opinion I love everything about it. I went from a 4x4 SUV and I really have not had as hard a time as I thought I would have.

likeFilled Hannah G.

Smooth drive, with lots of features. Car has a sunroof and a large back up camera. It has speak to act functions to enable hands free driving. Gets pretty good gas mileage. It is equipped with heated seats at three different settings.

likeFilled Adam W.

Handles and rides like a dream. Fast transmission shifts and fast acceleration. The paint is a clean reflective silver and the chrome rims accompany the silver paintwork beautifully. The car is a five star all around crash rating so I will not only be cool. I'll be safe as well.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sherry H.

If I had to be picky about anything, it would be the headrests. I cannot have my hair up at all because it forces my head forward too much and is extremely uncomfortable. The cup holders could be a little bigger.

dislikeFilled Hannah G.

The biggest con with the car is that it takes premium gas which is pretty expensive. Other than that, I really do not have any major complaints. It would be nice if the car unlocked when you touch the handle.

dislikeFilled Adam W.

None even worth bringing up. Any problems I have had with my vehicle seem to be normal for any automobile of any make or model. The ats is a solid car in my opinion. There are many other cars in its class that have the same or possibly more features but nonetheless it is a lovely car with normal problems.

Ranks #10 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2014 Cadillac ATS has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2014 Audi S5
5
2
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2014 Lexus IS 350
4.84
10
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2014 Cadillac ATS
4.44

Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Cadillac ATS has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #7 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
2
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2014 BMW 3 Series
45 MPG
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2014 Cadillac ATS
31 MPG

Is The 2014 Cadillac ATS A Good Car?

Yes, very reliable. Has a sporty yet luxury feel to it. The all wheel drive system is great. It has good pick up with decent gas mileage.
Caitlin F.
Yes, it is an excellent vehicle and a very good year. The solid build of the Cadillac, the finite details make it a supreme AWD vehicle that meets every need.
JOY A.
Yes drives very well sporty but also a luxury car.. Good for everyday driving... Good for long trips.
Patry R.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Cadillac ATS?

It is reliable. I have owned it for a year, it has 73,000 miles on it and I have never had one issue with it.
Caitlin F.
Cadillac is state of the art and gives the prima customer service along with it is fantastic warranties, customer loyalty and exceptional function, it meets safety and speed standards to boot. There... Read More
JOY A.
It is very reliable.. Haven't had any problems thus far and do not anticipate having any in the near future.
Patry R.

Is The 2014 Cadillac ATS A Good Value?

I purchased it for around $20,000 because of the package I chose. It has red interior with real carbon fiber inlays. I believe it was a good value for what I got.
Caitlin F.
The cost of a 2014 is exactly what anyone is willing to pay. I paid $11000 for it and had no idea the retail value was around $20k. I also had been oblivious of the luxuries that Cadillac provides in... Read More
JOY A.
I think that we got a good deal with the price and performance it has.. Price was good and style and look is pretty.
Patry R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2014 Cadillac ATS coolant temperature sensor location?

Answer: The 2014Cadillac ATS coolant temperature sensor location is on the back side of the engine. You will come into many issues with an engine. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up quickly. You...

What's the 2014 Cadillac ATS blend door actuator location?

Answer: The 2014Cadillac ATS blend door actuator can be found on the side of the blend door. This entire assembly is located behind a plastic panel that is behind the glove compartment in the passenger's side of the...

What are some of the 2014 cadillac ats 2.0 Turbo problems?

Answer: The 2014Cadillac ATS 2 0 turbo problems are oil leaks and gasket is loose. The coolant needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles. Your air filter needs to be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. The spark plugs...

How to perform 2014 cadillac ats oil reset?

Answer: To perform the 2014Cadillac ATS oil reset, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=B9rL6ItFQfM Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point....
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Safety & Reliability

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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