2007 Cadillac XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XLR years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Cadillac XLR. That ranks 5th out of 6 XLR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Cadillac XLR problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Structure1 · ~40,390 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Structure150%40,390——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Cadillac XLR recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Cadillac XLR.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Engine quits during normal driving, this condition occurs intermittently. After pulling over and shifting into "park" engine will restart normally.

Engine · received Jul 28, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11235351

Automatic trunk mechanism would lift the trunk but immediately settle back to the closed and locked position. It nearly caught my fingers and i can see a small child losing fingers or having his/her head caught. *tr

Structure · received Feb 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10949637

Other Cadillac XLR years

← 2006 XLR · 2008 XLR →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 XLR10
2008 XLR30
200720
2006 XLR90
2005 XLR312
2004 XLR344

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac XLR?

Owners most often report engine, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Cadillac XLR?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.