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Cadillac XLR Engine problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac XLR's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest XLR engine complaints

2004 Cadillac XLRFuel systemEngine & cooling

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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 11477797
2007 Cadillac XLREngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11235351
2005 Cadillac XLREngine & coolingElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac xlr. The contact noticed that the vehicle had been running for several hours without the contact turning on the vehicle. In order to shut off the vehicle, the contact had to remove the fuel pump fuse. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 40,000. Updated 05/11/12 *bf

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10454543

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