Two problems related to structure have been reported for the 2004 Cadillac XLR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Cadillac XLR based on all problems reported for the 2004 XLR.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound like a shotgun being fired overhead. The contact pulled over and observed that the retractable fiberglass roof panel had detached from the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the headliner, cables, and pulleys used to retract the roof were exposed. The contact was unable to recover the panel. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The contact was informed that the roof panel could be replaced out-of-pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated while driving 65-70 mph in the rain, she heard a windy sound coming from the area, where the front roof panel was connected to the windshield. The roof panel then separated from the vehicle and flew off. The contact pulled into a gas station, where she took cover. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,420.
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