2006 Cadillac XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac XLR. That ranks 3rd out of 6 XLR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 44,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Cadillac XLR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | 44,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 108,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Cadillac XLR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Cadillac XLR.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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
2006 cadillac xlr roadster. Consumer writes in regards to defective electric door release buttons. *ld *tr
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…
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..
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac XLR?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac XLR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Cadillac XLR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XLR model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.