no report yet
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE THAT THE ARROW IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FLASH FASTER THAN NORMAL WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED.
2005 Cadillac XLRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2005 Cadillac XLR, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Cadillac XLR has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Structure
3Exterior lighting
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Visibility
2Forward collision avoidance
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
2Air bags
1Seats
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Cadillac XLR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF THE BRAKE FLUID BOILS IN A REAR BRAKE LINE, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BE REDUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE LINE LEAK AND LOSS OF…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other XLR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XLR median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Cadillac XLR safety ratings
2005 Cadillac XLR Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Cadillac XLR, and the recalls they led to.
- Roof Skin Separation While DrivingNo recall
In owners' words
What XLR owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Will Cadillac do a recall on roof coming off as driving? Cost me $759.00 for the roof and $550.00 for the Vera the Cadillac dealer to install the roof And NO RECALL ON A $120,000.00 DOLLAR CAR I'M MAD AS HELL
My 2005 Cadillac XLR Was Being Towed To Vera Cadillac Dealership And The Roof Flew Off The Car [XXX] Why Was This Not A Recall ? Thank You [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I broke down with a bad shifter cable so I called a tow truck 4 hr later he gets to the car, he puts on the tow truck and takes off for the Vera Cadillac dealer. AND THE ROOF BLUE OFF CAME OFF THE CAR AND BROKE And Cadillac knew they had the problem but NEVER RECALLED THEM NOW WHAT DO I DO ?
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