2007 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
The 2007 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ, potentially affecting up to 6,199 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE EPB ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING (ESPECIALLY IN THE XJ MODELS), THEREFORE, DEEMING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND BEING STRANDED WITH NO WAY TO DRIVE HOME OR ANYWHERE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, INVOLVING THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE. THIS ISSUE IS A PUBLISHED ISSUE IN COUNTLESS JAGUAR FORUMS AND THE NHTSA. LINK TO NHTSA ISSUE DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2014/SB-10064315-6903.PDF JAG FORUMS WITH THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUMS.COM/FORUM/XJ-X351-53/PARKING-BRAKE-FAULT-139538/ HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUM.COM/THREADS/PARK-BRAKE-FAULT.81192/
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE EPB ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING (ESPECIALLY IN THE XJ MODELS), THEREFORE, DEEMING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND BEING STRANDED WITH NO WAY TO DRIVE HOME OR ANYWHERE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, INVOLVING THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE. THIS ISSUE IS A PUBLISHED ISSUE IN COUNTLESS JAGUAR FORUMS AND THE NHTSA. LINK TO NHTSA ISSUE DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2014/SB-10064315-6903.PDF JAG FORUMS WITH THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUMS.COM/FORUM/XJ-X351-53/PARKING-BRAKE-FAULT-139538/ HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUM.COM/THREADS/PARK-BRAKE-FAULT.81192/
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE EPB ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING (ESPECIALLY IN THE XJ MODELS), THEREFORE, DEEMING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND BEING STRANDED WITH NO WAY TO DRIVE HOME OR ANYWHERE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, INVOLVING THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE. THIS ISSUE IS A PUBLISHED ISSUE IN COUNTLESS JAGUAR FORUMS AND THE NHTSA. LINK TO NHTSA ISSUE DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2014/SB-10064315-6903.PDF JAG FORUMS WITH THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUMS.COM/FORUM/XJ-X351-53/PARKING-BRAKE-FAULT-139538/ HTTPS://WWW.JAGUARFORUM.COM/THREADS/PARK-BRAKE-FAULT.81192/
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2007 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH AN IMMEDIATE REDUCTION IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED A FEW MOMENTS LATER AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
A DISCOUNT TIRE LETTER WAS SENT TO CUSTOMERS SAYING THAT THE DILL AIR CONTROLS TIRE VALVES ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND FATAL VEHICLE CRASHES. I CAN NOT FIND THE DISCOUNT TIRE CORPORATION CEO LISTED IN THE LETTER WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE OR THE DILL AIR CONTROLS COMPANY EITHER. IS THE LETTER I RECEIVED LEGITIMATE OR JUST A SALES GIMMICK? *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM71827 — SEATS
Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing
SSM63597 — COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE
"ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ALL SDD USERS AWARE OF AN EMERGING CONCERN BEING TRACKED VIA THE EPQR SYSTEM. USERS REPORT DVD133 IS UNABLE TO FULLY COMMUNICATE WITH PCM ON LEGACY JAGUAR VEHICLES, AND REGARDLESS OF PCM STATUS ICON DISPLAYED ON NETWORK SUMMARY...
JTB00258NAS2 — TIRES
SITUATION: A STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY MAY BE EVIDENT DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) ROAD TEST DUE TO TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF THE TIRE. CAUSE: TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS NATURALLY DEVELOP ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF A TIRE WHEN THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE STATIONARY OVER A...
K-124-NAS-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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
K134NAS1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSM64557 — ENGINE
Charge Air Hose assy detachment.
JTB00268NAS1 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
41702 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
CONCERNS OF THE TAIL LAMP BEZEL COMING AWAY FROM THE TAIL LAMP. *TT ADHESIVE REPAIR PROCEDURE. UPDATED 11/07/07. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ — 2 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR XJ — 9 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR XJ — 15 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2008 JAGUAR XJ — 8 complaints
- 2009 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2010 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAGUAR XJ — 27 complaints
- 2012 JAGUAR XJ — 10 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