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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V488000 (Parking), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.
The worst 2006 Jaguar XJ problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system5
- Brakes3
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system5
- Brakes3
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V358000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V018000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V503000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2006 Jaguar XJ
Defect investigations
Fuel tank leakage
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe06-030 based on three complaints alleging large quantities of gasoline leakage from the fuel tanks (not from the filler pipes) of model year (my) 2006 jaguar xj vehicles. On september 11, 2006, ford motor company submitted a defect notice (part 573) to the federal safety agency describing a defect condition that could result in leakage from one or more of three sealed apertures on the upper surface of the fuel tank assemblies in approximately 6,199 my 2006-2007 jaguar xj vehicles built at the browns lane and castle bromwich (uk) assembly plants and sold in the united states and federalized territories. According to ford, ?some of the affected vehicles may contain a fuel tank that was not made to specification. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), a fuel odor, or fuel leaking from fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm) and/or cluster valve (cv) seals. Fuel leakage is most likely to occur only after a fuel tank has been fully filled with fuel.? Ford's data showed a total of 52 complaints relating to the defect condition, consisting of 9 customer complaints, 27 dealer field reports of fuel leaks, 15 technical hotline service reports and 1 field service engineer report of a visit to a car dealership for the fuel tank leak condition.in addition, ford's warranty data showed 265 claims ?where leaks and fuel odor were reported, of which 156 [warranty] claims included customer complaints of [gasoline] liquid leaks.?this preliminary evaluation has been closed, as jaguar is recalling the affected vehicles to replace the fuel tanks (recall 06v‑358).
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Jaguar XJ 87
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Attachment.
- InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- SIM card activation issues
- 18C
- A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and...
- Re-issued dec 2015
- Issue: coolant expansion tank stub pipe leaking on xj (X350), xk (X150) or xf (X250) up to the end of 2009 my
2006 Jaguar XJ fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 |
What 2006 Jaguar XJ owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehilce was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v358000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not repair the failure a second time at their expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj8 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 50mph the vehicle began to overheat and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated the belt tensioner and crankshaft were defective. The vehicle was taken to a jaguar dealer. They stated that the crankshaft pulley was defective and had come loose. They told him that the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $14,000.00. The extended warranty company would not cover the repairs. The failure mileage and current mileage was approximately 80,000.
Upon entering garage of home, while pressing on brakes preparing to park, engine accelerated forcing car to crash into a ladder in front of concrete wall; although husband pushed full force on brakes, the car seemed to race forward. No one was hurt, front right bumper plastic panel popped off. Earlier on same day, while slowing down for traffic, although I pushed on brakes, car did not seem to respond. I was able to maintain control of car since I was traveling at low rate of speed.
Tl*the contact leased a 2006 jaguar xj8. When attempting to stop the vehicle at 5 MPH, the engine suddenly accelerates. The contact was able to avoid four near crashes. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and the brakes were replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic was unable to produce a failure code. The manufacturer is analyzing the computer data. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/18/08.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, there was a rattling and grumbling noise coming from under the hood. Shortly thereafter, the power steering failed, and heat was felt coming from the dashboard and under the floor on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be coasted near a parking lot, and driven into a parking space. Excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel, which was accompanied by grinding noises. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the mounting holes in the side of the engine block used for mounting the brackets that held the power steering pump onto the engine were not drilled properly. This caused the power steering pump to detach, which, while floating around under the hood, caused other components to detach. The dealer attempted to replace the affected components, however the mounting holes did not line up, preventing anything from being replaced. The entire engine was replaced to correct the problem.
Fax from (pa) 2006 jaguar xj8 has a defective fuel tank, jaguar has no plan to do anything until repair problem is devised. *ts
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. The dealer then stated the left fuel pump flange was still leaking and the fuel tank was warped. The problem with the vehicle not accelerating over 10 MPH was due to a loose mass air flow sensor connector. The tire monitor was faulty.
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Questions about the 2006 Jaguar XJ
Is the 2006 Jaguar XJ reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2006 Jaguar XJ, 1.6 times a typical XJ model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Jaguar XJ?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Jaguar XJ have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, visibility and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jaguar XJ fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V358000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Jaguar XJ get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Jaguar XJ range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 25 highway.
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