2005 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
The 2005 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSISTENT AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE. TOLD REPAIR WOULD BE UPWARDS OF 4500 DOLLARS USD--RESEARCHED AND APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE--MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPAIR AT NO COST
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.
I AM 82 YEARS OLD MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 AND I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACE THREE TIMES. THE BUSHING, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACE. I ONLY HAVE 45,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE. THE GLOVE BOX WON'T OPEN AT TIMES, TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN, REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM, LEAKING BUSHING. THE BATTERY DIES REPEATEDLY OR DRAINS. *TR
I AM 82 YEARS OLD MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 AND I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACE THREE TIMES. THE BUSHING, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACE. I ONLY HAVE 45,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE. THE GLOVE BOX WON'T OPEN AT TIMES, TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN, REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM, LEAKING BUSHING. THE BATTERY DIES REPEATEDLY OR DRAINS. *TR
I AM 82 YEARS OLD MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 AND I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACE THREE TIMES. THE BUSHING, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACE. I ONLY HAVE 45,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE. THE GLOVE BOX WON'T OPEN AT TIMES, TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN, REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM, LEAKING BUSHING. THE BATTERY DIES REPEATEDLY OR DRAINS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM-72805 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY RAISE A CONCERN OF THEIR VEHICLE NOT PASSING STATE INSPECTION IN CALIFORNIA AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT OR OTHER SUGGESTION OF A FAULT.
K-124-NAS-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
JAGUAR: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACE DUE TO FAULT IN PREVIOUS INSTALLED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CAUSES A DRAINAGE IN BATTERY, APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES, IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2009 XJ. *PE
SB-6-202 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
JAGUAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO A FAULT WITH AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SPIKING AND CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO STAY AWAKE AND DRAIN BATTERY. MODELS 2005-2009 XJ. *PE
00002 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CREAK OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. *KB UPDATED 2/8/08. *NJ
20607 — PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) ACTUATOR - DTCS C1784, C1785, C1786, C1799, C1801, C1802, C1803 - DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
1187 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC GUIDE PRINTED COPIES NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 2000 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ — 2 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2006 JAGUAR XJ — 15 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR XJ — 7 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR XJ — 8 complaints
- 2009 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2010 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