Cadillac XLR owners have reported 9 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery dead (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems |
The roof panel that was only attached with adhesive has detached from the frame of the car. This has also caused the retractable convertible top to stop working. I have read about the roof of many of these cars flying off while driving down the road. Read details...
The monitors do not report when the battery is going dead. As a result I was trapped in my car for two hours because of a dead battery. There are no safety features that allowed me to open the door. I was in my driveway and luckily after screaming at a guest of my neighbors, my neighbor came over Read details...
Opened car with key fob, but it would not start. Upon pressing the start button the dash readout stated no key fob detectedâ�, or something similar. Tried to exit vehicle and could not. I was locked in! continued to try and start vehicle, unlock door, roll down window, all to no avail. Read details...