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2006 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 Jaguar XJ, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2006 Jaguar XJ
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Jaguar XJ has problems

11 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
Fuel system, gasoline30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Tires10
Electrical system10
Parking brake10
Steering10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2006 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 06V-358 · Sep 19, 2006 · 6,199 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE TANK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 05V-503 · Nov 1, 2005 · 493 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2006 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
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Jaguar XJ safety ratings

2006 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Jaguar XJ, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE06030 · closed Oct 18, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-358
In owners' words

What XJ owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10171197 · Oct 12, 2006
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…
Complaint 10166926 · Aug 17, 2006 · 405 miles
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…
Complaint 10165264 · Aug 11, 2006 · 8,300 miles

Own a 2006 XJ?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.