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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE GLASS SHATTERS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOONROOF FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)
CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2006-09-15 · campaign 2006-224 · 222 vehicles
On certain vehicles, 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 odour. If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Other
2006-01-24 · campaign 2006-018 · 118 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the moonroof assembly incorporates a reinforcement bar that has been incorrectly assembled such that the bar may contact the glass in the assembly and act as a stress riser. It is possible on door closure, severe road impact or when operated that the moonroof glass may shatter. The moonroof glass is tempered safety glass that is designed to fracture into small pieces that are less likely to cause lacerations. Correction: Dealers will replace the moonroof.
Powertrain
2005-10-31 · campaign 2005-334 · 3 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured guide plate which could hinder the function of the transmission parking pawl. Consequently, PARK may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to PARK and all indicators show PARK position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline of sufficient grade, and the parking brake was not engaged, the vehicle could roll away Correction: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar XJ (1 crashes reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Jaguar XJ.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Jaguar XJ 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Jaguar XJ version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XJ8 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| XJ8L 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| XJR 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.