2004 Cadillac XLR vs 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 571 | 480 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,250 mi | 33,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XLR | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 52 |
| Steering | 1 | 36 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 Cadillac XLR
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.