2006 Jaguar XJ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ8 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar XJ8. That ranks 6th out of 8 XJ8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Jaguar XJ8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 5,370 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 105,722 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Jaguar XJ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj8. While the vehicle was placed in park, it continued to move forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v503000…
Jaguar has less than 600 miles / yr, never parked outside, driven in any type of weather before failure. 3-30-2015, after 170 mile ride, topped the fuel off before placing back into inside covered storage. Next morning i discovered significant fuel leakage on the floor under the rear of the jaguar…
A known defect in the manufacture of the 2004 through 2006 jaguar xj8s and needs to be recalled for repair in regard to this model's air suspension. In cold temperatures (30 degrees f or below), the air suspension system fails to keep the front end of the vehicle suspended. A red light on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that while parked, she noticed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was contributed to a short circuit under the driver's side main headlight…
Other Jaguar XJ8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XJ8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ8 | 54 | 0 |
| 2003 XJ8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 XJ8 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 XJ8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ8 | 83 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jaguar XJ8?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jaguar XJ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Jaguar XJ8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ8 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.