2004 Jaguar XJ
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Well there a problem when you have no speed all of a sudden. And there a problem with some electrical and fuel can someone help me with what's going on if there a recall or not?
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-18
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Accelerator and brake pedal are too close together causing me to depress both pedels at the same time when trying to stop car. Dealer advised me to take this complaint to another level since there are no remedies available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-30
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03
Also filed under Engine and structure
Suspension
2 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-25
Wheels
1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-05-01Power train04V024000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on May 1, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
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2004-05-14Air bags04V136000 On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag trim components have a poor aperture edge.
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.
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2009-06-01Service brakes, hydraulic09V144000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V024000 · Power train
- Recall 04V136000 · Air bags
- Recall 09V144000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Jaguar XJ reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar XJ?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar XJ have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.