AI Damage2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While stopped in the road waiting for another car. With foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. Driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj type. The vehicle has two continental conti touring tires, line size 235/50/18 on the front of the vehicle. While driving at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally pull to the right.
Fuel tank leak of unknown origin considered to be a hazardous condition but with no plans for repair. Consumers have not been informed by company. Company knows about problem.
On may 5, 2006, when my new 2006 jaguar xj8 was in the garage of my residence, with mileage of 1,634, the automobile experienced a massive fuel leak literally flooding the floor of the garage.
The fire department was alerted who determined the vehicle could not be towed because it was too dangerous. A representative from the dealer inspected the vehicle, cleaned the gasoline and then towed the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership determined the seals failed. The seals were repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XJ Sedan has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (17%), unintended acceleration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.