Sell your Cadillac XLR for cash
We buy Cadillac XLRs from every year, 2004–2009, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Cadillac XLR by year
The XLR is a two-seat sports car sold from 2004–2009 with engines including 4.6L 8-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 80 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 | 4 | 34 |
| 2005 XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 | 2 | 31 |
| 2006 XLR | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 XLR | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 XLR | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 XLR | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–18 | 0 | 1 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Cadillac XLR problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your XLR, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Cadillac XLR: questions
How much is a junk Cadillac XLR worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete XLRs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Cadillac XLRs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2009), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Cadillac XLR year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 XLR (34). Across all years, the most-reported components were structure, electrical system and exterior lighting.
Which Cadillac XLR year has the most recalls?
The 2004 XLR has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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