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2005 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Jaguar XJ, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage72kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Jaguar XJ has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting20
Suspension20
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Power train10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Jaguar XJ safety ratings

2005 Jaguar XJ 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What XJ owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 10782820 · Oct 16, 2015 · 72,000 miles
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
Complaint 10131103 · Aug 2, 2005

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