2006 Jaguar Xj Sedan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (3) · Tires (1) · Power Train (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar Xj Sedan 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 (19)
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 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-06-28 · Power Train · 75,000 mi“while stopped in the road waiting for another car. with foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle. the car does this once or twice a year, the last time doing damage to a car in front of it. this is…”
2010-05-18 · Tires · 34,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj type. the vehicle has two continental conti touring tires, line size 235/50/18 on the front of the vehicle. while driving at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally pull to the right. the dealer advised that the tread on the passengers side had separated and was causing the failure. the ti…”
2010-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 30 mi“i drive a 2006 jaguar xje sedan and have had problems 4 times with sudden acceleration when i come to a stop sign. i step on the brake and as the car comes to a stop it suddently accelerates. i have had to practically stand on the brake pedal to keep the car from going into the intersection with wheels screeching and the odor of rubber burning! th…”
2006-09-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“fuel tank leak of unknown origin considered to be a hazardous condition but with no plans for repair. consumers have not been informed by company. company knows about problem. *jb…”
2006-08-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 1,634 mi“on may 5, 2006, when my new 2006 jaguar xj8 was in the garage of my residence, with mileage of 1,634, the automobile experienced a massive fuel leak literally flooding the floor of the garage. the car was taken into the dealership where the service department replaced a flange seal, performed an overnight test drive, and stated that the vehicle "o…”
2006-06-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 2,500 mi“dt*: the contact stated after filling the vehicle with gas, a smelled gasoline was observed within the vehicle. upon inspection, gasoline was observed running from underneath the vehicle. the fire department was alerted who determined the vehicle could not be towed because it was too dangerous. a representative from the dealer inspected the vehic…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.