no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CORROSION OF THE BRAKE PIPES CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
2004 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2004 Jaguar XJ, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Jaguar XJ has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Vehicle speed control
2Suspension
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Visibility
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2004 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. SHOULD THE AIR BAG DEPLOY, IT COULD BE CUT, CAUSING IT TO NOT INFLATE PROPERLY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other XJ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ median. How we score
'69'70'71'72'84'86'95'97'98'00'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XJ owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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