XLR
Cadillac XLR: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac XLR2003–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–2009 |
| Model years | 2004–2009 |
| Body styles | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Y-body/GMX215 |
| Engines | 4.6 L Northstar V8 4.4 L Northstar Supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed 5L50 automatic 6-speed 6L80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm |
| Length | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,742 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | United States: Bowling Green, Kentucky (Bowling Green Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Tom Peters (prod. exterior: 1999, 2000) Kip Wasenko (Evoq Concept: 1998; chief designer of prod: 2000) Wayne Cherry (design director) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.4–4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 10 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 25 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 15 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Lights | 8 | 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2004, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Stability and traction control | 5 | 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Speed control and cruise | 3 | 2004, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2009: 79 complaints, 3 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.