MYRModel Year Report

2009 Cadillac XLR

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2009 Cadillac XLR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:43.536Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XLR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2009: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
200434
200531
20069
20072
20083
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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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!

NHTSA ODI report, 20150519

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110222 — fuel system, gasoline

TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE

Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT

Campaign 11E009000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Cadillac XLR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11E009000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Cadillac XLR reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac XLR have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.