AI Damage2006 Jaguar XK: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Jaguar XK filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
He had the rims refinished, and when the tires were re-installed on the like-new rims, the vehicle vibrated severely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xk. The contact stated that when the automatic convertible top was activated, the hydraulic liner fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 39,780. The vin was unavailable.
Updated 03/08/10 the consumer stated the air bag light would illuminated when ever someone sat in the front passenger seat. Updated 06/01/10
When I 1st drove it I heard a tick tick noise upon acceleration . Called madison and was told to take it to a miami jag dealer. Took it to warren henry jag . Svce manager. Said he didn't hear anything. Had man drive around with me. They still denied hearing noise. They put it up on a lift. Couldn't find anything.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XK has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jaguar XK?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine and cooling, structure. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (25%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%), vibration (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Jaguar XK?
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 XK 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.