2008 Cadillac Xlr Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Cadillac Xlr. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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. Doesn't seem to matter if it's recently been filled with gasoline or if it's depleted some. *took our car to the local cadillac…”
“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. Doesn't seem to matter if it's recently been filled with gasoline or if it's depleted some. *took our car to the local cadillac…”
“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. The technician informed the contact that the part was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
“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. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”
“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. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”
“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. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Cadillac Xlr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.