2006 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
The 2006 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (3 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ, potentially affecting up to 9,367 vehicles.
Recall 06V358000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 6,199 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM, AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
Consequence: IF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
View full details →Recall 06V018000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 2,675 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH MOONROOFS, A REINFORCEMENT BAR WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS IN THE MOONROOF. WHEN CLOSING A DOOR OR UPON SEVERE ROAD IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER.
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SHATTERS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOONROOF FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
View full details →Recall 05V503000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 493 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had been applied. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic parking brake control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V488000 (Parking), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.
SUSPENSION FAULT
WHILE BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONE TIME RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED JAGUAR AND THEY BLAME THE DRIVER. I REPLACED THE THROTTLE WHICH CONTAINED THE SAME TPS SENSOR THAT HAS PLAGUED TOYOTAS. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE PEDAL SENSOR AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I GUESS I WILL SELL THE CAR. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT A SCHOOL WAITING IN A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES WAITING TO PICKUP STUDENTS.
WHILE BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONE TIME RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED JAGUAR AND THEY BLAME THE DRIVER. I REPLACED THE THROTTLE WHICH CONTAINED THE SAME TPS SENSOR THAT HAS PLAGUED TOYOTAS. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE PEDAL SENSOR AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I GUESS I WILL SELL THE CAR. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT A SCHOOL WAITING IN A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES WAITING TO PICKUP STUDENTS.
WHILE BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONE TIME RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED JAGUAR AND THEY BLAME THE DRIVER. I REPLACED THE THROTTLE WHICH CONTAINED THE SAME TPS SENSOR THAT HAS PLAGUED TOYOTAS. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE PEDAL SENSOR AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I GUESS I WILL SELL THE CAR. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT A SCHOOL WAITING IN A LINE OF STOPPED VEHICLES WAITING TO PICKUP STUDENTS.
View all Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-6-202 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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
TB-S-724 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
JAGUAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSTANT BATTERY DRAIN. WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED STRAIGHT TO OFF, WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED AND LIGHTS ON, INSTRUMENT PACK (IPK) SENDS CONSTANT SCP NETWORK MESSAGE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" TO THE REAR ELECTRONICS MODULE (REM). (SERVICE ACTION HAS CLOSED AS OF...
S-527 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAGUAR: KEY FOB REMOTE CORRECTIVE MODIFICATION. THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY FOB FAILS TO OPERATE LEADING TO CUSTOMERS USING THE MECHANICAL KEY BLADE TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, AND TO TURN OFF THE ALARM. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
735 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
VEHICLE QUARANTINE NOTICE. FUEL TANK LEAK. RECALL R726. *KB
733 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
VEHICLE QUARANTINE NOTICE. FUEL ODOR. FUEL TANK SYSTEM FLUID LEAK. CONSUMERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THERE VEHICLES. *KB
204009 — SUSPENSION
KNOCK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *KB
30313 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CODES P050B-85, P0131 OR P0151 - OXYGEN SENSOR CALIBRATION - REPAIR. *TT
10012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRANSIT RELAY REMOVAL - CHANGE IN PROCEDURE. *TT
20605 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT - VEHICLES WITH LESS THAN 1,000 MILES - WARRANTY POLICY CHANGE. *TT
00008 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
CLEAN AND APPLY GREASE TO FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PAD ANCHOR SURFACES AND INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS. JAGUAR X150, X350, AND X200 YEARS 2006-2007. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 2001 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ — 2 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR XJ — 9 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2007 JAGUAR XJ — 7 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR XJ — 8 complaints
- 2009 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2010 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAGUAR XJ — 27 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