Ford Taurus X vs Cadillac ATS
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Taurus X | Cadillac ATS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 227 | 556 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2013–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 12.6% |
Ford Taurus X by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
19.8%
Steering
44
19.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
11.5%
Body & Structure
18
7.9%
Brakes
15
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
13
5.7%
Electrical System
10
4.4%
Suspension
10
4.4%
Cadillac ATS by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
101
18.2%
Electrical System
76
13.7%
Engine & Cooling
74
13.3%
Steering
61
11.0%
Other & Unspecified
54
9.7%
Airbags
29
5.2%
Brakes
27
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
2.9%