2004 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Suspension (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar Xj model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (119)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.
Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements
Equipment 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sim card activation issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 119 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“well there a problem when you have no speed all of a sudden. and there a problem with some electrical and fuel can someone help me with what's going on if there a recall or not? i believe there something wrong like a recall and i have to deal with it. so what can i do in regards of getting this matter taking control. please and thank you , [xxx] i…”
2026-03-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 128,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj. the contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt spongy and an excessive amount of force was needed to depress the brake pedal. the brake pedal almost went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. the message that the brake flui…”
2021-04-11 · Unknown Or Other · 132,000 mi“i was having a problem with leaking brake fluid and a friend with the same year and model car told me about a recall on their car for the same problem . this problem is caused by padding installed for sound proofing on the underside of the vehicle which traps dirt and moisture and causes the brake lines to prematurely rust which i have an issue wit…”
2019-05-25 · Suspension · 105,000 mi“made a 500 mile road when the air suspension fault message came on ( yellow light), but that had happened periodically and seemed to be a computer fault. the car ran fine. then after a 2 day period of no use, when the car was started a red warning light came indicating vehicle too low and on outside inspection the car was too close to the tires. in…”
2016-08-03 · Structure:body · 67,000 mi · 💥 crash“braking on street to turn into house drive when the car suddenly increased speed and before i could get it in neutral i crashed into a house stone wall. pictures on request.…”
2013-06-29 · Suspension · 130,000 mi“the rear air suspension failed and a warning light came on indicated car to low. *tr…”
2010-08-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 54,000 mi“unintended acceleration when braking. description of incident august 5, 2010 i did not drive the car, it was parked in front of my apartment. august 6, 2010 at 12:15pm i drove from my apartment to the pebble beach lodge parking lot (approx. 5 miles and 10 minutes). at 4:15pm and after a long lunch at the lodge i drove mile to my bank pa…”
2010-02-23 · Wheels“i bought a 2004 xjr jaguar. it was new and had dealer added chrome wheels($3,000 additional cost). the rims were defective and i asked the dealer to identify the supplier of the rims so that i could contact the supplier directly. the dealership says it did not keep a record of where it purchased the wheels. i have a difficult time believing tha…”
2005-09-20 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“dt: the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj vander plus. the contact's vehicle was experiencing unwanted acceleration. if attempting to make a stop on level ground with y foot on the brakes the car will continue to accelerate and keep going. about a year and half ago he contacted the dealership, they worked on the vehicle, but told the contact that th…”
2005-06-27 · Tires:sidewall · 13,400 mi“pirelli tires (asimmetrico 255/40 zr19 96y p zero) since may 18th, 2005, i have had 3 blowouts and 2 bubbles on the sidewall. 13,000 on car. 3 of the incidents were on tires that were used under a month (approx. 500miles. this car is unsafe to drive. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.