Reliability
Jaguar

Xj (2006)

2006 · Full-Size Sedan · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
3 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

Not rated

NHTSA's production counts do not cover this model well enough to compare it with similar vehicles. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

Jaguar Xj Unidentified Engine

17 complaints 17.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
9
brakes
3
engine
3
cooling
2
wheels tires
2

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar Xj, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel System: 9 owner complaints

Recalls (3)

06V358000Sep 19, 2006serious
Fuel System

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.

06V018000Jan 25, 2006serious
Visibility

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.

05V503000Nov 1, 2005cosmetic
Powertrain

CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the brakes and the engine.

Is the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2006-2006 Jaguar Xj vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Jaguar Xj?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the brakes and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Xj have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Jaguar Xj. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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