2005 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
🧭 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 (82)
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 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-01 · Suspension · 150,000 mi“consistent air suspension failure. told repair would be upwards of 4500 dollars usd--researched and apparently this is an ongoing issue--manufacturer should repair at no cost…”
2015-10-16 · Exterior Lighting · 72,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar xj. while driving the vehicle, the headlights would intermittently flicker. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the head light assembly would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000. …”
2011-12-28 · Suspension“i am 82 years old my vehicle is a 2005 and i have had the brakes replace three times. the bushing, rotors and brake pads were replace. i only have 45,000 miles. i have been having problems since day one. the glove box won't open at times, trunk does not open, replace lower control arm, leaking bushing. the battery dies repeatedly or drains. *tr…”
2011-09-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 64,469 mi“coolant leak due to crack in nipple of recovery tank. *tr…”
2009-12-24 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 44,052 mi“i was stopped at a red light upon moving forward i heard a loud grinding noise from the rear of the car and lost my transmission. this left me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour with no warning fortunately no one crashed in to me. i called police and tow truck. vehicle was towed to dealership who have replaced differential a…”
2005-08-02 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“i have a really difficult time when faced with cars using the high intensity discharge headlights. they are nearly blinding and very distracting. i would like to see these discontinued for all cars in the usa. thanks. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.