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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Cadillac XLR recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Feb 28, 201111E009000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E009000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 33 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 33 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 33 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33 |
| Power train | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“When car is stationary in our garage, the gasoline vapors are way too strong! Literally can knock you over as you open the door between the house and closed-up garage.”
- Exterior lighting
“Tl*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.”
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
“Traveling 65mph on a freeway, my cadillac xlr suddenly was uncontrollable; it then started to spin; was hit b a semi and continued to spin. I have had electrical problems with this car from day one.”
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2008 Cadillac XLR recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac XLR have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Cadillac XLR. The most recent, 11E009000 (reported February 28, 2011), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Cadillac XLR?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Cadillac XLR?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Cadillac by VIN
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