2006 Jaguar XJ Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Jaguar XJ, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon entering garage of home, while pressing on brakes preparing to park, engine accelerated forcing car to crash into a ladder in front of concrete wall; although husband pushed full force on brakes, the car seemed to race forward. No one was hurt, front right bumper plastic panel popped off. Earlier on same day, while slowing down for traffic, although I pushed on brakes, car did not seem to respond. I was able to maintain control of car since I was traveling at low rate of speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10249056, filed 2008-11, 3,905 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had been applied. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic parking brake control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V488000 (Parking), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11625296, filed 2024-11, 113,000 miles“The contact leased a 2006 Jaguar xj8. When attempting to stop the vehicle at 5 MPH, the engine suddenly accelerates. The contact was able to avoid four near crashes. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and the brakes were replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic was unable to produce a failure code. The manufacturer is analyzing the computer data. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 09/15/08 updated 09/18/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10236830, filed 2008-08, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10064315Jun 25, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10037272Jun 25, 2014Jaguar: electronic parking brake re-calibration procedure. *rm updated 10/17/14.
- 10033384Jan 20, 2010Jaguar: rear differential replacement. Due to a change in design, the rear differential has a new service part. As a result, should the rear differential require replacement it…
- 10032248Oct 25, 2007Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. If condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. No model years listed.
- 10021473Apr 30, 2007Clean and apply grease to front caliper brake pad anchor surfaces and install new front brake pads. Jaguar x150, x350, and x200 years 2006-2007.
- 10017966Oct 1, 2005Brake disc replacement - vehicles with less than 1,000 miles - warranty policy change.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Jaguar XJ
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jaguar XJ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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