Cadillac XLR years to avoid
No model year of the Cadillac XLR stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Cadillac XLR years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Cadillac XLR complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Cadillac XLR problems
All model years combined.
- Body26
- Fuel system15
- Lights8
- Electrical8
- Transmission7
- Driver assistance7
- Visibility6
- Brakes6
- Steering3
- Engine3
- Acceleration3
- Tires2
Cadillac XLR problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 9 | Transmission | 44,600 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 31 | Body | 70,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | - | 34 | Body | 42,000 | 4 | 2 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Cadillac XLR
What years of the Cadillac XLR should you avoid?
No single model year of the Cadillac XLR has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac XLR?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac XLR?
Body, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (15) and lights (8).
How many recalls does the Cadillac XLR have?
4 recalls between 2004 and 2009. The 2004 model year has the most, with 4.
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