Cadillac XLR recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 65 owner complaints for the Cadillac XLR (model years 2004–2009). The most reported problem area is structure (24 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (8 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (34), 2005 (31) and 2006 (9). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac XLR model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 2 of 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 2 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 2 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V263000 | Jul 19, 2006 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2004–2005 | 7,689 |
| 05V046000 | Feb 9, 2005 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2004 | 19,924 |
| 04V525000 | Nov 3, 2004 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2004–2005 | 5,225 |
| 04V273000 | Jun 9, 2004 | Steering: linkages | 2004 | 41,928 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.