2009 Cadillac XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Cadillac XLR. That ranks 6th out of 6 XLR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,008 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 11,008 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Cadillac XLR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
Opened car with key fob, but it would not start. Upon pressing the start button the dash readout stated 'no key fob detected', or something similar. Tried to exit vehicle and could not. I was locked in! Continued to try and start vehicle, unlock door, roll down window, all to no avail. Dash readout…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.