Research · 6 model years

Cadillac XLREvery model year, 2004–2009

Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints for the Cadillac XLR. The 2004 model year has the most complaints (33).

01 —Model years

Cadillac XLR years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2009110Not rated18
2008131Not rated18
2007120Not rated18
2006190Not rated18
20053310Not rated18
20045332Not rated18
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 26, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
200433
200531
20069
20072
20083
20091

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 26, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2009 XLR

1 campaign

Fuel system

Free remedy

TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Feb 28, 2011NHTSA 11E009000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 26, 2026