2005 Jaguar XJ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ years
- Not enough data 11th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jaguar XJ. That ranks 11th out of 21 XJ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 72,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Jaguar XJ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 33% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 64,469 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 44,052 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Jaguar XJ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Jaguar XJ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consistent air suspension failure. Told repair would be upwards of 4500 dollars usd--researched and apparently this is an ongoing issue--manufacturer should repair at no cost
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar xj. While driving the vehicle, the headlights would intermittently flicker. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the head light assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
I am 82 years old my vehicle is a 2005 and i have had the brakes replace three times. The bushing, rotors and brake pads were replace. I only have 45,000 miles. I have been having problems since day one. The glove box won't open at times, trunk does not open, replace lower control arm, leaking…
Coolant leak due to crack in nipple of recovery tank. *tr
I was stopped at a red light upon moving forward i heard a loud grinding noise from the rear of the car and lost my transmission. This left me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour with no warning fortunately no one crashed in to me. I called police and tow truck. Vehicle was…
Other Jaguar XJ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XJ | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 XJ | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 XJ | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 XJ | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 XJ | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 XJ | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 XJ | 16 | 3 |
| 2010 XJ | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 XJ | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XJ | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 XJ | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 XJ | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jaguar XJ?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, suspension, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jaguar XJ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Jaguar XJ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.