2006 Jaguar XJ
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
2006 Jaguar vdp l wb would not exceed over 10 MPH and warning lights illuminated on the dash. Experienced two massive fuel leaks. *kb the dealer claimed they replaced a seal to fix the fuel leak, however 2 weeks later the fuel leak resurfaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-24
Car was parked in garage & gasoline spilled under the car damaging garage floor & smelling up the whole house & garage. Car was taken to dealer after we cleaned up the gas & got car out of garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-11
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-30
Also filed under Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ8l. The contact stated that as he started the engine, there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel delivery module.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control.
Tires
1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-11-22Power train05V503000 Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
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.
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2006-03-27Visibility06V018000 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…
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.
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2006-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-10-18 Fuel tank leakage
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2006-10-31Fuel system, gasoline06V358000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V503000 · Power train
- Recall 06V018000 · Visibility
- Recall 06V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2006 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 2006 Jaguar XJ?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.