2003 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
The 2003 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OR RESTART. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
HYDROGEN SULFIDE TOXIC FUME, IN 2003 JAGUAR XJ8. I HAVE LEASED 8 JAGUARS NO PROBLEM UNTIL 2002 JAGUAR XJ8. SHORTLY AFTER LEASE I NOTICED A SULFUR SMELL. I WAS INFORMED IT COULD BE GAS OR EXHAUST FUMES FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO SMELL, THANKSGIVING A GUEST IN CAR BECAME PHYSICALLY ILL. THE CAR WAS TAKEN FOR SERVICE. AFTER NEGOTIATION, PLUS THE ADDITIONAL CORPORATE LEASED AUTO, DEARLERSHIP RELEASED ME FROM 2002 LEASE. I SIGNED A NEW LEASE FOR A 2003 JAGUAR FOR 3 YEARS. IN MARCH WITH LESS THAN 2700 MILES I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SULFUR SMELL. MAGGIE HARLOW, GENERAL MANAGER JAGUAR LOU, SHARED WITH ME A ONE PAGE DIRECTIVE FROM JAGUAR STATING HOW TO COPE WITH THIS PROBLEM IN 2002. I WENT DIRECTLY TO JAGUAR THROUGH EMAIL. MR. MANNY BELTRAN RESPONDED. MR. BELTRAN SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE AT JAGUAR LOU. JAGUAR AREA SERVICE MANGER, JOHN ZIMMERMAN, WOULD BE THERE TO INSPECT THE CAR. ON 4/17/03, I SENT MR. BELTRAN ANOTHER EMAIL HIS RESPONSE DEALERSHIP WAS TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. ON 4/21/03, ELLIOTT, JAGUAR LOU SERVICE MANAGER, STATED THE SULFUR PROBLEMS USUALLY WENT AWAY AFTER 6,00 TO 10,000 MILES. THIS WAS THE FIRST THIS INFORMATION HAD BEEN REVEALED TO ME; ELLIOTT SUGGESTED THAT HE REMOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FROM AN OLDER JAGUAR. AFTER REQUESTION CONFIRMATION OF PROBLEM WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER, MAGGIE PHONED ME. MAGGIE CONCURRED THERE WAS AN ODOR THAT I BASICALLY HAD TO LIVE WITH IT, JAGUAR WOULD NOT REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I REQUESTED JOHN ZIMMERMAN PHONE ME. AFTER 3 DAYS NO ONE HAD RETURNED CALL. I PURCHASED A NEW BMW ON 4/28/03. ON 4/29/03, MY ATTORNEY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MAGGIE WITH THE OFFER TO EXCHANGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE 2003 JAGUAR IS AT JAGUAR LOUISVILLE. I FEEL THE FAIR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTION IS THAT I BE RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM THE LEASE. I LEASED THIS CAR, PLUS ADDITIONAL CORPORATE CAR IN GOOD FAITH. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM59597 — EQUIPMENT
Audio Amplifier Quiescent drain
481 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL FILLER CAP DIFFICULT TO INSTALL / CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON - REVISED FUEL FILLER CAP - SERVICE ACTION S509. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 1998 JAGUAR XJ — 12 complaints
- 1999 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2004 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR XJ — 9 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR XJ — 15 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR XJ — 7 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR XJ — 8 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints