The 1st generation XLR started in 2004 and runs to 2009.
Its PainRank™ score of 2.47 ranks 25th out of 35 eligible generations in reliability. The score is based on relative complaint analysis of the 15 owners complaints on CarComplaints.com. A majority of the complaints are about lights problems..
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. XLR owners have made so many complaints about the roof detatching from the frame that it sparked a federal investigation back in February of 2019.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation into complaints about parts of the 2004-2005 XLR roof flying off. In some cases, the entire roof flies off while driving.
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.