https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac XLR. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:42:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-2166480 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound like a shotgun being fired overhead. The contact pulled over and observed that the retractable fiberglass roof panel had detached from the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the headliner, cables, and pulleys used to retract the roof were exposed. The contact was https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1993589 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The roof panel that was only attached with adhesive has detached from the frame of the car. This has also caused the retractable convertible top to stop working. I have read about the roof of many of these cars flying off while driving down the road. It is only a matter of time before this poor defect causes serious injury and/ or significant property damage. I called cadillac customer service and https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1993590 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The roof panel that was only attached with adhesive has detached from the frame of the car. This has also caused the retractable convertible top to stop working. I have read about the roof of many of these cars flying off while driving down the road. It is only a matter of time before this poor defect causes serious injury and/ or significant property damage. I called cadillac customer service and https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1993591 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The roof panel that was only attached with adhesive has detached from the frame of the car. This has also caused the retractable convertible top to stop working. I have read about the roof of many of these cars flying off while driving down the road. It is only a matter of time before this poor defect causes serious injury and/ or significant property damage. I called cadillac customer service and https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1975060 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Brake were dragging I came to a stop .Checked the parking brake. Then after releasing the parking brake. The car wouldn't move until I pushed the traction control button. Drove 1/2 mile stopped and again the brakes were locked up. Call [XXX] Thanx INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1975061 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Brake were dragging I came to a stop .Checked the parking brake. Then after releasing the parking brake. The car wouldn't move until I pushed the traction control button. Drove 1/2 mile stopped and again the brakes were locked up. Call [XXX] Thanx INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1911694 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH in the rain, the contact heard wind coming from the area where the front roof panel was connected to the windshield. The roof panel then detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a service station to get out of the rain. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehic https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1911695 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH in the rain, the contact heard wind coming from the area where the front roof panel was connected to the windshield. The roof panel then detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a service station to get out of the rain. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehic https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1888436 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Driving home and the roof came off. Didn't realize what had happened thought the seal was broken https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1884946 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1883567 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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). https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1882611 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 ? https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1882612 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 ? https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1834724 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The top roof panel separated while driving on the highway, and almost struck another vehicle causing it to swerve to miss it. The vehicle then proceeded to follow me as he though I was to blame. Once I got off the highway he got out of his car an violently started screaming at me for almost causing an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1833963 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated that fuel had begun to leak from the fuel pump without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure and informed him that while the motor was running, the fuel would leak from the rear driver's side wheel; the leak would stop once the engine was shut off. The mechanic later discovered NHTSA Camp https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1831277 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated there were strong fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact parked his vehicle in the garage and then leave it partially cracked due to the fumes. The contact changed the gas cap; however, the fumes continues. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer regarding the failure; however, it was not diagnosed. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1831278 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated there were strong fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact parked his vehicle in the garage and then leave it partially cracked due to the fumes. The contact changed the gas cap; however, the fumes continues. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer regarding the failure; however, it was not diagnosed. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1780687 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac XLR. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud whistling sound coming inside the vehicle. The contact looked up and noticed that the sunroof glass had detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and retrieved the sunroof glass. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body shop to be inspected. The contact was https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1778505 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT My roof panel is separating from the roof frame of my 04 Cadillac XLR. If it come off it will cause property damage to another vehicle or death! It a GM defect that should be recall !!!! Thanks! https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1770575 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Was driving on interstate and top panel on convertible top flew off. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1732535 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC XLR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUNROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITAL CADILLAC (2210 COBB PKWY SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1732130 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1732133 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1646296 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED A 2004 XLR IN 2019 FROM AN AGENT IN FL. I IMMEDIATELY OR WITH-IN 200 MILES I BEGAN TO RECEIVE MESSAGES ON MY DASH! FIRST IT WAS TRACTION CONTROL THAT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND CAUSED THE CAR TO VET VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS SOON AS I HIT 65 MILES AN HOUR. THEN THE CHECK GAS CAP FOLLOWED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. MY CADILLAC DEALER WAS AT A LOSS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH TRACTION CON https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1646297 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED A 2004 XLR IN 2019 FROM AN AGENT IN FL. I IMMEDIATELY OR WITH-IN 200 MILES I BEGAN TO RECEIVE MESSAGES ON MY DASH! FIRST IT WAS TRACTION CONTROL THAT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND CAUSED THE CAR TO VET VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS SOON AS I HIT 65 MILES AN HOUR. THEN THE CHECK GAS CAP FOLLOWED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. MY CADILLAC DEALER WAS AT A LOSS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH TRACTION CON https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1646298 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED A 2004 XLR IN 2019 FROM AN AGENT IN FL. I IMMEDIATELY OR WITH-IN 200 MILES I BEGAN TO RECEIVE MESSAGES ON MY DASH! FIRST IT WAS TRACTION CONTROL THAT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND CAUSED THE CAR TO VET VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS SOON AS I HIT 65 MILES AN HOUR. THEN THE CHECK GAS CAP FOLLOWED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. MY CADILLAC DEALER WAS AT A LOSS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH TRACTION CON https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1594174 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC XLR. WHILE DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MET THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD THAT THE CONTACT COULD NOT DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE DISTRACTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ROOF WOULD DETACH AND CAUSE A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1594175 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC XLR. WHILE DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MET THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD THAT THE CONTACT COULD NOT DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE DISTRACTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ROOF WOULD DETACH AND CAUSE A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1588955 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE QUITS DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THIS CONDITION OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER PULLING OVER AND SHIFTING INTO "PARK" ENGINE WILL RESTART NORMALLY. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xlr#complaint-1571903 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC XLR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED INTO THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MELTED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE CLEARLY. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS, INCLUDING WALLACE CADILLAC (772-286-3555, LOCATED AT 3555 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY NO LONGER MADE THOSE TYPE OF HEADLIGHTS