Cadillac XLR years to avoid
The Cadillac XLR years to avoid are 2004, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
108
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2004–2009
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XLR years to avoid
Every XLR year
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac XLR years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XLR years to avoid are 2004, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Cadillac XLR?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XLR years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac XLR have?
Across all model years, the XLR has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.