2006 Jaguar XK: common problems and reliability
One of the worst XK years.
One of the Jaguar XK years to avoid. All XK years
26 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2006 XK?The 2006 Jaguar XK has 26 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall 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 XK vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XK years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the XK?
Across the 9 XK model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 30 (2007). With 26 complaints, the 2006 XK sits above the model's median of 5.
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 XK
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 05V162000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive among long-term owners, who describe the XK as a beautiful, thrilling, and characterful grand tourer that provides a unique and emotional ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XK. See the full XK owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XK listings typically run $12,985–$23,390 across 1998 to 2015 model years.
Other XK model years
Compare every XK year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.
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