Exterior Lighting Problems of Cadillac XLR

Cadillac XLR owners have reported 8 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Cadillac XLR


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Cadillac XLR

The Turn Signal problem

The turn signal in the left rear tail lamp assembly which is a sealed led based system is not working. I reached out to Cadillac dealers and the part has been discontinued. This renders the vehicle unsafe as it cannot be legally driven and neither can it be repaired or resold as there is not a   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side interior drl headlight assemblies melted and caused the headlights to illuminate dimly. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Xlr. The contact states that while driving at 40 mph, the day time running lights melted. There were no warning lights indicated. This reccours on multiple occasions.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated that a portion of the brake lights would no longer illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The technician informed the contact that the part was no longer being manufactured.   Read details...




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