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2006 Jaguar XJ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2006 Jaguar XJ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other XJ years?

XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted27 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1986: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 12 complaints2000: 14 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 15 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 8 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 27 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 15 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints
XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Jaguar XJ problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System533%
Brakes320%
Engine213%
Steering17%
Suspension17%
Tires & Wheels17%
Electrical System17%
Other17%

Does the 2006 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V358000Fuel SystemSeptember 19, 2006 · 6,199 units

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.

06V018000Visibility & WipersJanuary 25, 2006 · 2,675 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

05V503000TransmissionNovember 1, 2005 · 493 units

Defect

CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 6, 2006

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 14, 2008 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 6, 2006

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 18, 2006

2006 Jaguar XJ — common questions

Is the 2006 Jaguar XJ reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2006 XJ problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (5 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2006 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Jaguar XJ. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Jaguar XJ under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.