MYRModel Year Report

2009 Cadillac XLR

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2009 Cadillac XLR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:59.072Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1
2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1
2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1

2009: 1 complaint

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2015-05-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-02-22Fuel system, gasoline11E009000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Cadillac XLR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11E009000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.