Model year record

2006 Jaguar XJ recalls & problems

The 2006 Jaguar XJ has 3 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints11filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 19, 2006

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 06V3580006,199 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM, AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
Risk: IF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

VisibilityJan 25, 2006

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 06V0180002,675 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH MOONROOFS, A REINFORCEMENT BAR WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS IN THE MOONROOF. WHEN CLOSING A DOOR OR UPON SEVERE ROAD IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER.
Risk: IF THE GLASS SHATTERS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOONROOF FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Power trainNov 1, 2005

Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 05V503000493 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Risk: CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2006 Jaguar XJ 4-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	3	0	—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control	2	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0	—
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump	1	0	—
Electrical system	1	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	—
Suspension	1	0	—
Parking brake	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Parking brake
The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had been applied. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic parking brake control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V488000 (Parking), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Nov 14, 2024 · 113,000 miles
Suspension
SUSPENSION FAULT
Jan 30, 2018 · 68,170 miles
Electrical system
WHILE BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONE TIME RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED JAGUAR AND THEY BLAME THE DRIVER. I REPLACED THE THROTTLE WHICH CONTAINED THE SAME TPS SENSOR THAT HAS PLAGUED TOYOTAS. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE PEDAL SENSOR AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I GUESS I WILL SELL THE CAR. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT A SCHOOL WAITING IN A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES WAITING TO PICKUP STUDENTS.
Mar 16, 2017 · 70,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XJ8L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE STARTED THE ENGINE, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHILCE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V358000 COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE A SECOND TIME AT THEIR EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Mar 15, 2013 · 131,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XJ8 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THE BELT TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A JAGUAR DEALER. THEY STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD COME LOOSE. THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $14,000.00. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Jun 25, 2010 · 80,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulicCrash
UPON ENTERING GARAGE OF HOME, WHILE PRESSING ON BRAKES PREPARING TO PARK, ENGINE ACCELERATED FORCING CAR TO CRASH INTO A LADDER IN FRONT OF CONCRETE WALL; ALTHOUGH HUSBAND PUSHED FULL FORCE ON BRAKES, THE CAR SEEMED TO RACE FORWARD. NO ONE WAS HURT, FRONT RIGHT BUMPER PLASTIC PANEL POPPED OFF. EARLIER ON SAME DAY, WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC, ALTHOUGH I PUSHED ON BRAKES, CAR DID NOT SEEM TO RESPOND. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF CAR SINCE I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW RATE OF SPEED. *TR
Nov 14, 2008 · 3,905 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2006 JAGUAR XJ8. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID FOUR NEAR CRASHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER IS ANALYZING THE COMPUTER DATA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
Nov 1, 2007 · 15,000 miles
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WAS A RATTLING AND GRUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, AND HEAT WAS FELT COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND UNDER THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED NEAR A PARKING LOT, AND DRIVEN INTO A PARKING SPACE. EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH WAS ACCOMPANIED BY GRINDING NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK USED FOR MOUNTING THE BRACKETS THAT HELD THE POWER STEERING PUMP ONTO THE ENGINE WERE NOT DRILLED PROPERLY. THIS CAUSED THE…
Nov 18, 2006 · 4,100 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FUEL TANK LEAKAGEClosedLed to recall 06V358000
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PE06-030 BASED ON THREE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LARGE QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANKS (NOT FROM THE FILLER PIPES) OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 JAGUAR XJ VEHICLES. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006, FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTICE (PART 573) TO NHTSA DESCRIBING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE FROM ONE OR MORE OF THREE SEALED APERTURES ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN APPROXIMATELY 6,199 MY 2006-2007 JAGUAR XJ VEHICLES BUILT AT THE BROWNS LANE AND CASTLE BROMWICH (UK) ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND FEDERALIZED TERRITORIES. ACCORDING TO FORD, ?SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), A FUEL ODOR, OR FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP…
PE06030 · opened Aug 16, 2006 · closed Oct 18, 2006