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
Body Structure
Avg mileage:44,396 mi
#23 complaints
Electrical Faults
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 44,396 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,396
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Cadillac Xlr — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Cadillac Xlr reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Cadillac Xlr has 45 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Xlr?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (8 complaints, avg 44,396 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Cadillac Xlr?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,396 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Cadillac Xlr?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Cadillac Xlr have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Cadillac Xlr as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Cadillac Xlr?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (body structure) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Xlr reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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