Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar XJ, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Unknown or other1
- Tires1
- Parking brake1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2006 Jaguar XJ cars on Dutch roads are the 4.2 petrol (219 kW, 294 hp), 2.7 diesel (152 kW, 204 hp) and 3.0 petrol (175 kW, 235 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 petrol | 219 kW 294 hp | 43 |
| 2.7 diesel | 152 kW 204 hp | 36 |
| 3.0 petrol | 175 kW 235 hp | 26 |
| 4.2 petrol | 291 kW 390 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
146 first registered in 2006 are on Dutch roads; 33% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €101,620.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde76
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af55
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt27
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)26
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld23
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af22
- Band onvoldoende profiel18
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen15
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,073 cars built in 2006 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 422 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,349 of these cars first registered in 2006 took their annual MOT test. 71% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2006 the figure was 56%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.9% | 17.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| Brakes | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Visibility | 5.0% | 7.3% |
| Tyres | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Steering | 3.1% | 3.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
18 of these cars first registered in 2006 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 189,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
28 2006 cars are on the New Zealand register; 54% arrived as used imports, 46% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 Jaguar XJ.
| 2006224 15 Sept 2006 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, 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… |
| 2006018 24 Jan 2006 | Other On certain vehicles, the moonroof assembly incorporates a reinforcement bar that has been incorrectly assembled such that the bar may contact the glass in the a… |
| 2005334 31 Oct 2005 | Powertrain Certain vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured guide plate which could hinder the function of the transmission parking pawl. Consequently, PARK may not … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2006 Jaguar XJ: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10231233 | Unable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed. |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10229377 | Rear transport tow eye being left in place or not discarded |
| 10228531 | DVD software update |
| 10227618 | Diagnostic Concerns. |
| 10227132 | Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning |
| 10227131 | Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning |
| 10227122 | Title: 5.0L V8 (AJ133) overheating due to incorrect |
| 10227121 | Charging a vehicle fitted with Battery monitoring system |
| 10226324 | Earth Stud Repair on Aluminum Body |
| 10226159 | Service Action: Instrument Cluster Replacement |
| 10214662 | Instrument Clusters require replacement. |
| 10212871 | Charge Air Hose assy detachment. |
| 10212870 | X351 Seat Memory Switch Number 1 Stuck High |
| 10212869 | Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline. |
| 10212868 | Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline. |
| 10212866 | Diagnostic Concerns. |
| 10212864 | HLDF Programming - `Candidate Not Available` message. |
| 10212861 | Hood / Bonnet Ajar Switch. |
| 10212860 | Loose battery terminals. |
| 10212859 | Front Control Display Interface Module Re-configuration. |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
| 10212856 | Mongoose Update |
| 10212855 | JTB00268 engine hard to start after hot soak - fan running Category Driveability. |
| 10212854 | Error during key programing |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation