2006 Jaguar XK: common problems and reliability

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. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — parts and labor described as expensive, commensurate with the car's original near-$100,000 price. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2006 model year

26
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Jaguar XK vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

vehicle speed control
9
service brakes
6
air bags
4
tires
4
power train
3

Recalls affecting the 2006 XK

vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Campaign 05V162000

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 O…

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. The vehicle is consistently praised for its stunning design, comforta

  • High maintenance and repair costs — parts and labor described as expensive, commensurate with the car's original near-$100,000 price. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Plastic coolant system hoses — cracking with age, requiring replacement. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission service advisories — the automatic transmission was marketed as "sealed for life," but owners strongly recommend fluid changes to extend lifespan. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension component wear — front suspension replacement cited as a major expense on higher-mileage examples. Frequency: isolated.
  • Tire and alignment sensitivity — requires precise tire inflation, balancing, and alignment to avoid vibrations at high speeds (85-90 mph / 137-145 km/h). Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XK.

Typical used price

Used XK listings typically run $10,900–$19,598 across 1997 to 2015 model years.

Other XK model years

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