2005 Jaguar XJ Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 68,234miles, 4 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 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,234 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 81 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Exterior lighting2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “I have a really difficult time when faced with cars using the high intensity discharge headlights. They are nearly blinding and very distracting. I would like to see these discontinued for all cars in the USA. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10131103, filed 2005-08Suspension: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11193007, filed 2019-04, 150,000 milesBrakes: “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 bushing. The battery dies repeatedly or drains.”
NHTSA complaint #10441526, filed 2011-12Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,469 and 72,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Jaguar XJ 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. 81 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 13,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 34,450 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 64,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 8 | 39,900 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 65,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 16 | 80,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 6 | 41,529 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 11 | 41,585 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 68,234 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 13 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 42,909 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 58,950 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Jaguar XJ is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2005 Jaguar XJ 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 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,234 miles and the middle half falls between 64,469 and 72,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.