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2006 Jaguar XK problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2006 Jaguar XK — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other XK years?

XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted19 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 4 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 2 complaints
XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Jaguar XK problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags125%
Engine125%
Body & Structure125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2006 Jaguar XK have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V162000Speed ControlApril 20, 2005 · 659 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARMS WERE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED BY THE SUPPLIER. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE REDUCED. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF BOTH PEDALS BEING OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BE HELD DOWN BY THE PEDAL STOP ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XKR (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS FAILED AND IF A CRASH OCCURS THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD HE CAN REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 2, 2009

“2006 JAGUAR XKR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FULL SET OF TIRES. HE HAD THE RIMS REFINISHED, AND WHEN THE TIRES WERE RE-INSTALLED ON THE LIKE-NEW RIMS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 1, 2012

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS ACTIVATED, THE HYDRAULIC LINER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,780. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 24, 2013

“ON 12/05 I LEASED A 2006 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE FROM MADISON NJ AND HAD IT FLAT BEDDED TO MIAMI. WHEN I 1ST DROVE IT I HEARD A TICK TICK NOISE UPON ACCELERATION . CALLED MADISON AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A MIAMI JAG DEALER. TOOK IT TO WARREN HENRY JAG . SVCE MANAGER. SAID HE DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 24, 2006

2006 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2006 Jaguar XK reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Jaguar XK. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.