2005 Cadillac XLR Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Cadillac XLR, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drl, turn signal parking lamp failure. Recall reported to dealer by me in july 2006. I was told, after some discuss, that the parts would be ordered and I will be notified. Today, september 6, 2006, for the third time the above described failed. Please advise. Nm”
NHTSA complaint #10167442, filed 2006-09“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac XLR. While driving at 40 MPH, the daytime running lights melted without warning. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a faulty lighting, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 29,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10721988, filed 2015-05, 29,500 milesRelated recalls
- 06V263000Jul 19, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. The bulb may become damaged from vibration…Covers: Cadillac XLR 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac XLR
13 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac XLR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology