The 1st generation XLR runs from the 2004 to 2009 model years and ranks 25th out of 35 eligible generations in reliability with a cumulative PainRank™ of 2.47.
PainRank™ is a relative complaint analysis of the 15 complaints made by owners over at CarComplaints.com A majority of the complaints are about lights problems.
You can compare it with other XLR generations.
The XLR roadster comes with a retractable roof system that is supposed to give owners the option of riding around with the top down. Unfortunately, a problem with the adhension of the roof means owners may suddenly find themselves riding ar…
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
The agency tasked with keeping our highways and roads safe has determined that a roof suddenly detatching from a car at 65mph doesn't warrant a recall. … continue reading
Cadillac XLR roof problems are under federal investigation after complaints about roof panels separating from the roof frames in 2004-2005 models. … continue reading
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 35 eligible generations.