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Jaguar XJ SedanModel year report

2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,050miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,050 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10334722, filed 2010-06, 110,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10294745, filed 2009-12, 35,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar Xj Sedan. The dvd that was included with the vehicle was wired incorrectly and did not work. In addition, the air bag sensor was not functioning properly and the air volume pressure rating was inaccurate. The dealer stated that they would repair the failures if he brought in the vehicle; however, the contact felt that the driving distance was unreasonable. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 36,500 and failure mileage was 36,050.”

NHTSA complaint #10223567, filed 2008-04, 36,050 miles

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10301662, filed 2010-01

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 62,300 miles.

0%0–1022%10–2533%25–5022%50–7511%75–10011%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200720082009420104
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XJ Sedan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200662,5000———Not enough data
20051336,0500———Not enough data

All Jaguar XJ Sedan model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,050 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 62,300 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.