2006 Cadillac XLR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
44,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Electrical System: 2; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
2006: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2019: 1; 2021: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10175248 · 2006-12-05 (December 5, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS SLID UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THIS CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED, BUT THE SERVICE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY ACCESSING THE TRUNK, IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE POWER STEERING FAILED, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER REPLACED A BLOWN FUSE. THE CD PLAYER WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID REACT AS IT SHOULD WHEN GETTING CLOSE TO OTHER VEHICLES, THE POWER SEATS WERE NOT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10175248 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177488 · 2006-12-28 (December 28, 2006)
FAX REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH GMAC, COMPANY REFUSES TO BUY BACK DEFECTIVE VEHICLE *CC. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRE THEREFORE IT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE. THE VEHICLE ALSO ISN'T EQUIPPED WITH A JACK OR A PLACE TO STORE A SPARE. THE RUN FLAT TIRE WENT FLAT AND THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IT WITH A REGULAR MICHELIN TIRE. THE NEW RUN FLAT TIRE TOOK 13 DAYS TO COME IN. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT BECAUSE THERE WAS ONE OLD AND ONE NEW TIRE ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. (MICHELIN P235/50R18 97W RUN FLAT TIRE). *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10177488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522532 · 2013-06-30 (June 30, 2013)
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. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN ON 6/27/13 AT 42874 MILES ONLY THIS TIME CABLE SNAPPED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GO IN REVERSE AND INSTEAD WENT FORWARD ALMOST STRIKING A PEDESTRIAN. IN TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS OF XLRS,THREE OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,960 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681013 · 2015-02-03 (February 3, 2015)
GAS TANK LEAK - STRONG GAS/FUEL ODOR/SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON (DATING BACK TO 2009; WAS TOLD THEN BY CADILLAC SERVICE ADVISOR THAT MY GAS CAP WAS LOOSE). PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER PARK THE CAR IN MY GARAGE OR RIDE IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. THIS WEEK I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FUEL PUMP. THAT LEAK WAS ALLOWING FUEL AND VAPOR TO ESCAPE …
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10859981 · 2016-04-17 (April 17, 2016)
I REPLACED MY FRONT HUBS ON 12/29/2015 AND LESS THEN 4 MONTHS LATER THEY NEEDED REPLACING AGAIN. IS THEIR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE HUBS AND WHAT WOULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE..
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10859981 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10928263 · 2016-11-28 (November 28, 2016)
THE MONITORS DO NOT REPORT WHEN THE BATTERY IS GOING DEAD. AS A RESULT I WAS TRAPPED IN MY CAR FOR TWO HOURS BECAUSE OF A DEAD BATTERY. THERE ARE NO SAFETY FEATURES THAT ALLOWED ME TO OPEN THE DOOR. I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND LUCKILY AFTER SCREAMING AT A GUEST OF MY NEIGHBORS, MY NEIGHBOR CAME OVER AND JUMP MY BATTERY AND I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DEAD BATTERY WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THE FOB.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10928263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11175590 · 2019-02-25 (February 25, 2019)
2006 CADILLAC XLR ROADSTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC DOOR RELEASE BUTTONS. *LD *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11175590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11399829 · 2021-03-08 (March 8, 2021)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 44,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399829 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.