2006 Jaguar XJ: common problems and reliability
One of the worst XJ years.
One of the Jaguar XJ years to avoid. All XJ years
42 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 XJ?The 2006 Jaguar XJ has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Jaguar XJ vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XJ years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the XJ?
Across the 19 XJ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 121 (1998). With 42 complaints, the 2006 XJ sits above the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 XJ
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 05V503000CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 06V358000SOME 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.
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 06V018000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is deeply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XJ. See the full XJ owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XJ listings typically run $12,035–$17,725 across 1990 to 2019 model years.
Other XJ model years
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