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2006 Cadillac XLRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Cadillac XLR, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Cadillac XLR has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train30
Electrical system21
Fuel/propulsion system10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Steering10
Structure11
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Cadillac XLR recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 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

2006 Cadillac XLR safety ratings

2006 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
In owners' words

What XLR owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVING AT STEADY 45 MPH THEN THE REAR OF THE CAR SURGED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT.I GAINED CONTROL BUT THE THE SERVICE STABLETRAK WARNING AND THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT CAME ONE
Complaint 11399831 · Mar 8, 2021 · 44,600 miles
DRIVING AT 45MPH THEN THE CAR SURGED TO THE LEFT. I GOT CONTROL THEN IN SERVICE STABLE TRACTION WARNING AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT APPEARED
Complaint 11399829 · Mar 8, 2021 · 44,600 miles
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT I PLACED CAR IN REVERSE AND IT BACKED UP AS IT SHOULD. WHEN I PLACED GEAR IN FORWARD AND STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR THE CAR STILL WENT REARWARD ALMOST STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THAT POINT VEHICLE ONLY HAD REVERSE AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED FOR SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT.…
Complaint 10522532 · Jun 30, 2013 · 35,960 miles

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