2006 Jaguar Xj: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Jaguar Xj: 3 recalls, 11 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #05V503000 · 2005 · 493 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain sedans May have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Why it matters: Consequently 'park' May not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to 'park" and all indicators show 'park' position is achieved.
The fix: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2005.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #06V018000 · 2006 · 2,675 vehicles
What's 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.
Why it matters: If the glass shatters, there is a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix: Dealers will replace the moonroof free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2006.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #06V358000 · 2006 · 6,199 vehicles
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2006.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel system (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (hydraulic) (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel & propulsion (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2006 Jaguar Xj has 11 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 21 Xj model years for complaints (1.8× the average Xj year). Complaints peaked in 2006 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 41,585 miles. Neighboring years: 2005 (6 complaints, 0 recalls), 2007 (4 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Jaguar Xj have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2006 Jaguar Xj. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2006 Jaguar Xj problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel system (3), engine & cooling (2), brakes (hydraulic) (2).
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