Cadillac XLR vs Chevrolet Celebrity
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac XLR | Chevrolet Celebrity |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 108 | 267 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 1982–1992 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | — |
| Best model year | 2005 | — |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 14.6% |
Cadillac XLR by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
27
25.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
13.9%
Electrical System
8
7.4%
Lights
8
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.5%
Brakes
6
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.6%
Chevrolet Celebrity by year
What breaks
Steering
45
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
43
16.1%
Electrical System
29
10.9%
Brakes
26
9.7%
Seat Belts
22
8.2%
Body & Structure
16
6.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
15
5.6%
Tires
12
4.5%