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2006 Jaguar XKProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Jaguar XK, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Jaguar XK has problems

4 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
Air bags10
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2006 Jaguar XK 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

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 05V-162 · Apr 20, 2005 · 659 vehicles

Risk. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BE HELD DOWN BY THE PEDAL STOP ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 XK 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 XK median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Jaguar XK safety ratings

2006 Jaguar XK 2-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 XK owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XKR (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS FAILED AND IF A CRASH OCCURS THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD HE CAN REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSE…
Complaint 10304614 · Feb 3, 2010 · 9,100 miles

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