2004 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
48
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
The 2004 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 48 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ, potentially affecting up to 47,424 vehicles.
Recall 09V144000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 14,551 vehicles affected
Defect: JAGUAR IS RECALLING 14,551 MY 2004 XJ VEHICLES. A POTENTIAL CONCERN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) PAD FITTED TO THE UNDER TRAY AND ITS INTERACTION WITH THE REAR UNDER FLOOR BRAKE PIPES, REAR CROSS MEMBER BRAKE PIPES, AND THEIR UNIONS. A REVIEW OF VEHICLE BUILD CONDITIONS PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT A TOUCH CONDITION...
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE BRAKE PIPES CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL COMBINED WITH REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE CORRESPONDING BRAKE CIRCUIT. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY DISPLAY THE WARNING MESSAGE 'FLUID LEVEL LOW', ALONG WITH THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IN THE EVENT OF BOTH BRAKING CIRCUITS LOSING INTEGRITY AT THE SAME TIME, COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WILL OCCUR, THEREBY POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNDER TRAY AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND REMOVE AND DISCARD THE NVH PAD FITTED TO THE REAR OF THE UNDER TRAY. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR UNDER FLOOR AND REAR CROSS MEMBER BRAKE PIPES...
View full details →Recall 04V136000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 1,142 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TRIM COMPONENTS HAVE A POOR APERTURE EDGE.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG APERTURE AND, WHERE NECESSARY, REMOVE ANY SHARP, SERRATED EDGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
View full details →Recall 04V024000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 31,731 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Consequence: THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND A FRIEND WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL CAR TOLD ME ABOUT A RECALL ON THEIR CAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM . THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY PADDING INSTALLED FOR SOUND PROOFING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH TRAPS DIRT AND MOISTURE AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LINES TO PREMATURELY RUST WHICH I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH. AFTER HAVING THE PANELS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PADS ARE INSTALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND THE RUST ISSUE IS PRESENT AS WELL . WHEN I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER INTO YOUR SYSTEM IT'S TELLING ME THERE ARE NO OPEN OR IN REPAIRED RECALLED ON MY CAR HOW COULD THAT BE?
MADE A 500 MILE ROAD WHEN THE AIR SUSPENSION FAULT MESSAGE CAME ON ( YELLOW LIGHT), BUT THAT HAD HAPPENED PERIODICALLY AND SEEMED TO BE A COMPUTER FAULT. THE CAR RAN FINE. THEN AFTER A 2 DAY PERIOD OF NO USE, WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED A RED WARNING LIGHT CAME INDICATING VEHICLE TOO LOW AND ON OUTSIDE INSPECTION THE CAR WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRES. IN 2010, BOTH SUSPENSION STRUTS WERE REPLACED.
BRAKING ON STREET TO TURN INTO HOUSE DRIVE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN NEUTRAL I CRASHED INTO A HOUSE STONE WALL. PICTURES ON REQUEST.
BRAKING ON STREET TO TURN INTO HOUSE DRIVE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN NEUTRAL I CRASHED INTO A HOUSE STONE WALL. PICTURES ON REQUEST.
BRAKING ON STREET TO TURN INTO HOUSE DRIVE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN NEUTRAL I CRASHED INTO A HOUSE STONE WALL. PICTURES ON REQUEST.
Safety Rating for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 48 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM71361 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"ISSUE: DA-DONGLE/DA-VINA/DA-ST512 - J2534 VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE DEVICE (VCI) SOFTWARE REQUIRES UPDATING TO THE LATEST LEVEL. DA J2534 SOFTWARE DRIVER LEVEL V4.0 (MUST BE UPDATED TO THIS LEVEL ON ALL SDD MACHINES THAT USE THIS DEVICE) DA APP HUB LEVEL V2.4.0 (MUST BE UPDATED TO THIS LEVEL ON...
20406 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS. *TT UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ
50105 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
LOSS OF SEAT MEMORY. *TT
20608 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING - BREMBO BRAKES DISCS THICKNESS VARIATION - DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR. *TT
20407 — SUSPENSION
VIBRATION FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL OR SEATS - WHEELS/TIRES - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT
10011 — SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/SHIMMY - TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION - OPTIMIZING WHEELS AND TIRES. *TT
50119 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STIFF/BINDING-LATCH/DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM-LUBRICATE MECHANISM. *SC
20602 — PARKING BRAKE
PREMATURE PARKING BRAKE PAD WEAR OR THE BRAKES BINDING. ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) - RE-CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. *TT
30708 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS - SELECTOR LEVER MOVES FREELY THROUGH J-GATE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
41701 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP INTERNAL CONDENSATION - ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. REPAIR GUIDELINES. *TT
Showing 10 of 48 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 1999 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ — 2 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2005 JAGUAR XJ — 9 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR XJ — 15 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR XJ — 7 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR XJ — 8 complaints
- 2009 JAGUAR XJ — 0 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