2004 Cadillac Xlr Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr.

< older2005
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.

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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