2004 Cadillac Xlr Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr.
Complaints
45
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Cadillac Xlr Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:44,396 mi
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:26,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Avg mileage:49,400 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 44,396 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 26,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 49,400 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 43,491 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 27,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 51,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 51,550 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 63,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 100,710 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 86,845 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 81,600 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 779 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 10,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | 8,031 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 113,420 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi |
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,396
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,400
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,491
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,400
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,600
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,550
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,500
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,710
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,845
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,600
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
779
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,500
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,031
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,420
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
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