Visibility Problems of Cadillac XLR

Cadillac XLR owners have reported 5 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun/moon roof assembly (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Cadillac XLR


Recently reported Visibility problems of Cadillac XLR

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormally loud whistling sound coming inside the vehicle. The contact looked up and noticed that the sunroof glass had detached from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated that the headlights lenses failed. The headlight lenses frosted and caused the color to change the dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable what caused the lenses to change color. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Xlr. While driving more than 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise where the windshield met the roof of the vehicle. The noise was so loud that the contact could not drive on the highway due to the distraction.   Read details...




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