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2006 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (2) · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Jaguar Xj model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

11
Complaints
0
Recalls
87
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (87)

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 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2024-11-14 · Parking Brake · 113,000 mi

“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 m…”

2017-03-30 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi

“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 does…”

2013-03-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 131,000 mi

“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 syste…”

2010-06-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80,000 mi

“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 wa…”

2008-11-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,905 mi · 💥 crash

“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,…”

2008-08-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,000 mi

“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 manufactur…”

2006-12-07 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump · 4,100 mi

“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 pa…”

2006-10-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

“fax from (pa) 2006 jaguar xj8 has a defective fuel tank, jaguar has no plan to do anything until repair problem is devised. *ts *nm…”

2006-08-17 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 405 mi

“2006 jaguar vdp l wb would not exceed over 10 mph and warning lights illuminated on the dash. experienced two massive fuel leaks. *kb the dealer claimed they replaced a seal to fix the fuel leak, however 2 weeks later the fuel leak resurfaced. the dealer then stated the left fuel pump flange was still leaking and the fuel tank was warped. the p…”

2006-08-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 8,300 mi

“car was parked in garage & gasoline spilled under the car damaging garage floor & smelling up the whole house & garage. car was taken to dealer after we cleaned up the gas & got car out of garage. dealer advised us that they checked with factory & there was a problem with gas tank and that they would have to order tank from a new manufacturer as th…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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