There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,050 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 89,000 miles · reported Sep 15, 2010
The zenon headlights flicker and sometimes go out. Restarting the car solves the problem but it recurs after a few minutes. Several inspections by dealer resulted in no repair as they said they could not make the problem occur. Just after the warranty expired the dealer told me that both headlights needed to be replaced and would not be covered under warranty. I paid to have the lights replaced so that I could drive the car at night again but now after a year the same thing is happening again. I believe this is a serious fault that could easily result in an accident while driving at night.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 56,700 miles · reported Aug 24, 2010
Just google "jaguar throttle body" and see how many problems customers are having. My 2005 xj8lwb with less than 60,000 miles experienced a throttle body failure while traveling on the interstate. I lost power as the engine went to idle speed and an "engine fault" message alerted me that there was a problem. Fortunately, I was able to make it to the shoulder and creep down an exit, where I was able to find a service station. I turned the engine ignition off and waited for 15 seconds and restarted the engine, the fault message was gone and the engine had power again. I was able to make it home…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 110,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2010
Driving on the highway going about 70mph, not accelerating nor coasting, just maintaining speed. The engine basically shut down, and I had to pull onto the shoulder, it was very dangerous and frankly, it scared me. Engine light on, as well as "engine systems fault, parkbrake fault, dsc not available" showing up on the dash. I restarted the car about 4-5 times and it eventually started. I AM assuming, this has happened numerous times over the past several years and no-one seems to have any idea what is causing it. It happens on busy highways and local street driving. This is a very dangerous…
Power Train · reported Jan 20, 2010
2005 jaguar xj8l you can be driving the vehicle and loose all mobility from the engine to drive axle. You would receive a park brake fault failure, however the engine would still be running all accessories would still be running perfectly however when you would press the accelerator it would just rev the engine but wouldn't move the car. This has happened on many different occasions no solution as been found but the car does it at random times.
Power Train · at 35,000 miles · reported Dec 7, 2009
2005 jaguar xjr goes into limp home mode (Reduced performance mode) every once a while and be able to drive 10mph max. Car in the rear might crash for sudden loss of speed. Dealer tried to read OBD code but nothing was detected so no way to fix it. There are many xj owner experiencing same issue. Car will be drivable after restarting engine but dangerous to drive.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,050 miles.
Are Jaguar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.