2006 Jaguar Xk problems
The Jaguar XK is a two-door 2+2 grand tourer manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Cars from 1996–2012 and by Jaguar Land Rover from 2013–2014 in hatchback coupé and convertible body styles, across two generations. The XK was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1996 and was discontinued in July 2014.
The first generation was marketed as the XK8, replacing the XJS and was Jaguar's first 8-cylinder model since the Daimler 250, introducing the all-new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The XK8 shared its platform with the Aston Martin DB7 which was itself based on the stillborn XJ41/42 project built on a modified XJ-S chassis conceived in the mid-1980s. The second generation of the XK, noted for its aluminium monocoque chassis and construction, was launched in 2006 for the 2007 model year. The XKR performance variant was introduced in both of the generations with the second generation also offering a more powerful XKR-S variant.
XK8/XKR (1996–2006)
The XK8 was launched in 1996 to replace the XJS designed by then Jaguar design director Geoff Lawson. It was available in two body styles – a two-door coupé and two-door convertible with both variations featuring 2+2 seating. The car was the first in the Jaguar line-up to use Jaguar's newly developed 32-valve V8 engine – the AJ-V8 which had a displacement of 4.0 litres.
The XK8 was joined by a more powerful XKR in 1998. The XKR featured a supercharged variation of the V8 engine rated at 276 kW (375 PS; 370 hp). The engine was shared with the XJR but featured a new intercooler and a two-piece driveshaft. The supercharger was manufactured by Eaton and displaced at 2.0 litres. It generated 11.9 pounds of boost pressure to contribute to the higher power output. Visual differences from the XK8 included a rear spoiler, mesh front grille and hood louvres on the bonnet for improved airflow to the engine.
The XK8 came standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, while 18-inch (standard on the XKR), 19-inch, and 20-inch wheels were available for the XK8 and XKR at an additional cost. Jaguar's Adaptive Cruise Control is an optional feature available on both models. Both models came with all-leather interior, burl walnut trim, and side airbags. Two interior configurations were offered, the sport configuration was aimed at young buyers and had a leather interior with cloth seats while the classic trim featured more amenities.
The XK range received a mechanical update in 2002 with the engines in both the XK8 and XKR models being enlarged to 4.2 litres and gaining more power, the front headlamps were also updated by the addition of a clear lens. Further changes included new exterior colours and wheels along with different badging. The models were revised again in spring 2004 and notable changes included new wheel designs, bigger front and rear spoilers and a redesigned grille.
Initially, the ZF 5HP24 five-speed automatic transmission was coupled to the conventionally aspirated 4.0-litre model and a Mercedes W5A580 five-speed transmission to the supercharged version, but in 2002 the new ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic transmission was fitted in both versions of the 4.2-litre model.
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Common 2006 Jaguar Xk problems
The Jaguar XK, produced between 2006 and 2014, is known for its reliability, which is a positive aspect for potential buyers
. However, there are some common problems that owners have reported, which are worth considering when purchasing a used Jaguar XK.
- Electrical issues: One of the most common problems with the Jaguar XK is related to the electrical system. Electrical components, such as the engine management light, keyless entry, and ignition system, can malfunction, causing inconvenience and potential repair costs.
- Air-conditioning and heating system: Another issue that has been reported by Jaguar XK owners is the failure of the air-conditioning and heating system. Dealers have reportedly required replacement parts to fix the fault, which can lead to additional repair costs.
- Tyre wear: The Jaguar XK's tyres can wear quickly, and they are not cheap to replace. Therefore, it is essential to check the tread depth before agreeing on a price with the seller.
- Fabric roof: In the convertible version of the Jaguar XK, the fabric roof can freeze, and there can be cuts or tears. It is essential to inspect the hood for signs of damage and check the cabin for signs of leaks.
- Engine management light: The engine management light coming on is another common problem with the Jaguar XK. This issue can be caused by various factors, including faulty sensors or more severe engine problems.
- Keyless entry and ignition system: The car's keyless entry and ignition system can also play up, causing inconvenience and potential repair costs.
- Accident damage: As with any sports car, the Jaguar XK can be driven fast, and potential buyers should look for accident damage. The aluminium body isn't particularly hard to repair, but it is essential to ensure that any repairs have been done correctly and with the correct spare parts.
In summary, while the Jaguar XK is known for its reliability, potential buyers should be aware of common problems, such as electrical issues, air-conditioning and heating system failure, tyre wear, fabric roof damage, engine management light, keyless entry and ignition system problems, accident damage, and battery issues. By being aware of these potential issues, buyers can make informed decisions when purchasing a used Jaguar XK.
Are Jaguar XK reliable cars?
While the Jaguar XK is considered a reliable luxury coupe as a whole, some years are simply less reliable than others. So for today's post, we highlight the Jaguar XK years to avoid if you're looking to buy a used model. Plus, we offer insights into why they should be approached with caution.
What is the problem with the Jaguar XK engine?
The engines are renowned for oil leaks, they all leak engine oil. Indeed it was rumoured that this was a design attribute as it formed Jaguar's answer to underbody rust protection! The truth is that the engine has poor front and back oil seals, both in the sense of materials used and in their design.
Is the Jaguar XK expensive to maintain?
The average annual repair cost for a Jaguar is $1,123, which means it has average ownership costs.
What is the problem with the 2006 XKR?
Common problems include faulty water pumps, sticky thermostats, and corroded radiators. Since the XKR is heavy—about 4000 pounds—the front suspension bushings and rear shock absorbers suffer additional wear and tear. Wires in the XKR's Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) tend to fray.
2006 Jaguar Xk car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jaguar Xk problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Tires problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Jaguar Xk vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Jaguar Xk
The NHTSA has received 26 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Jaguar Xk. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Jaguar Xk vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-29
- VIN: SAJWA51A46W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while in the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the engine started revving at high speed. The vehicle was inadvertently moving forward into traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,500.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR X TYPE EQUIPPED WITH EZ AUTO M1ZKA LUG NUTS, SIZE: 12MM/1.5, MODEL NUMBER: M1ZBY ML. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ORIGINAL LUG NUTS FROM THE WHEELS AND REPLACED THEM WITH THE NEW LUG NUTS; HOWEVER, THE NEW LUG NUTS FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MATERIAL ON THE LUG NUTS WAS SCRATCHED AND WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-23
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF ON THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTHING STRUCK THE SUN ROOF TO CAUSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-21
- VIN: SAJWA51A36W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT IT HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE DATE WAS OR THE MILEAGE. HOWEVER, I DO REMEMBER THAT IT HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER, 2013. ON APRIL 21, 2015, I WAS LEAVING A STORE. AS I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, I HAD TO STOP TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NOT ANY TRAFFIC IN THE HIGHWAY BEFORE LEAVING, BUT THERE WAS A TRUCK APPROACHING. I TAPPED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR TOOK OFF IN THE HIGHWAY RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK. LUCKILY THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK SAW ME AND APPLIED HIS BRAKES. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAGEDY. NOW FOR THE FIRST OCCASION, I WAS IN THE INSIDE LANE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND WAS TRYING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT. I STARTED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. I HAD TO SWITCH OVER IN THE OUTSIDE LANE SO THAT I WOULDN'T REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS LUCKY THIS TIME BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ANY TRAFFIC IN THE OUTSIDE LANE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE I KNOW IT IS A DEATH TRAP. I DO NOT WANT TO HURT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE ON THE HIGHWAY. I NEED SOME HELP NOW! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL, 2013. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR, BUT AS I SAID BEFORE, "IT IS A DEATH TRAP"! *TR
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJWA51A56W
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: AS MY WIFE WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY SHE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING A MAJOR CRASH (TOTALED) AND SERIOUS INJURIES. SHE TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKES AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER REPORTED IN THE POLICE REPORT THAT THE CAR ON THE EXIT RAMP DECELERATED AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THERE WAS A RED LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP, HER FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL NOR DID THE CAR MATS INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. NO ONE ELSE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE VERY WELL MAINTAINED. A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET INDICATED 2003/2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH OTHER DRIVERS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I CAN EMAIL YOU MY SEARCH RESULTS IF YOU SO DESIRE. THE AIR BAG WAS ONLY DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-05
- VIN: SAJWA51A66W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: IN TWO OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED WITH NO APPARENT REASON AFTER THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT I WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT WHEN IT HAPPENED, THANKFULLY NO OTHER CARS WHERE AFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL RELATED WITH THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJWA51A56W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A WALL. THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AIR BAG WAS THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TWO BROKEN RIBS, LACERATIONS THAT REQUIRED STITCHES, AND BRUISES TO THE EYE AND BODY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000..UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 7/9/2015*JS
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJWA51A56W
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH, AS I EXITED AND TOUCHED THE BRAKES THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, THE CAR GAINED SPEED, I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO GO FASTER, THE CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. I WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND FORTUNATELY NO ONE ELSE OR OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED. I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT I TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT THE RIGHT FRONT FIRST THEN THE CAR FLIPPED OVER. ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE BRAKES WERE FAIRLY NEW WITH 70% BRAKE LINING REMAINING AND THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMBINATION SPEED ACCELERATION AND BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-26
- VIN: SAJWA79B16S
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN DANGEROUSLY WITH CARS BEHIND ME BLOWING HORNS AND GOING ROUND. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-03
- VIN: SAJWA51A96W
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG I94 AND AN SUDDENLY AND LIGHT VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, AND SOON AFTER, I SAY THE TIRE CROSSING THE HIGHWAY. THE WHOLE CONTACT ARE OF THE TIRE RIP OFF THE WALLS OF THE TIRE. COMPLETELY GONE. ONLY THE TWO OUTER WALLS REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE RIM. TIRES INSTALLED BY OUR JAGUAR DEALER AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT 225/45 R17 91H DOT P5TY PXH6 SERIAL 50751 077449. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE AVAILABLE. MADE IN MEXICO. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-20
- VIN: SAJWA51A16W
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND STOPPED. IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER TOLD ME THE CAR NEEDED A TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE BECAUSE THE INTERNAL GEARS WERE FRAGMENTED. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 2006 JAGUAR XKR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FULL SET OF TIRES. HE HAD THE RIMS REFINISHED, AND WHEN THE TIRES WERE RE-INSTALLED ON THE LIKE-NEW RIMS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS ACTIVATED, THE HYDRAULIC LINER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,780. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-01
- VIN: SAJWA51A16W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WITH MY BRAKES APPLIED AND SLOWING TO A STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SEEMED TO JERK AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF IT WAS TRYING TO GO INTO PASSING GEAR. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL SO I COULD STOP AND AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHILE IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING AND THE TACHOMETER WAS IN THE RED. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO KEEP FROM DAMAGING IT AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AFTER THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HAD GONE, I STARTED MY CAR TO SEE IF THE ENGINE WOULD RUN PROPERLY. IT SEEMED TO BE OKAY, SO I CAREFULLY DROVE TO MY HOME WHICH WAS ABOUT THREE MORE MILES. SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR, I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT WHEN I WAS PARKING AT THE GROCERY STORE, BUT I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO LEAVE THE GROCERY STORE, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE OKAY AND I DIDN'T THINK ANY MORE OF IT. I FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ON LINE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NONE OF THEM COULD PROVE IT TO THEIR DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT IT. I GUESS IT WILL TAKE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED BEFORE ANYTHING GETS DONE ABOUT THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THIS INCIDENT HAS UPSET ME AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR, BUT I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJWA51AX6W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 2006 JAGUAR X TYPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE/ ACCELERATION PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER, AND CONSEQUENTLY, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE TWICE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT DOES NOT CONNECT PROPERLY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE THE SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED, IT RELEASED UPON GOING OVER BUMPS. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: SAJDA42C662
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHTS COMING ON IN JAGUAR XK8 2006 BETWEEN JANUARY 2009 AND MAY 2009. WE TOOK THE CAR IN 4 TIMES FOR AIRBAG LIGHTS COMING ON (EACH TIME "REPAIRED"). EACH TIME THE CONNECTIONS WERE "CORRECTED". THE FIRST TIME REPLACED A BLOWN FUSE; THE SECOND TIME THE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMMUNICATING AND REPLACED A POWER FUSE; THE THIRD TIME PARTS WERE ORDERED AND THEN LATER REPLACED BLOWN FUSE AND THE SEAT HARNESS. (THE CAR ONLY HAD ONLY 18,814 MILES ON IT WHEN THE LIGHT PROBLEMS BEGAN.) ON MAY 9, 2009, THE DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG HARNESS WAS REPLACED. IN MARCH 2010, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. ANOTHER HARNESS WAS ORDERED. ON MAY 9, 2009, THE DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR WAS IN PARK. AFTER MUCH INVESTIGATION, THE HARNESS WAS AGAIN REPLACED (AND THE DRIVER SEAT WAS REPAIRED). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-21
- VIN: SAJWA51A66W
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME; THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-24
- VIN: SAJWA51A06W
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000 MILES, WITHOUT WARNING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE COMPLETELY AND CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED. THE FAILURE INCLUDED THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE MAIN GEAR BOX, WHERE THE ACTUAL GEARS WERE BROKEN INTO FRAGMENTS. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-02
- VIN: SAJDA42B963
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR XKR (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS FAILED AND IF A CRASH OCCURS THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD HE CAN REPLACE THE SENSOR BUT HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSE BECAUSE THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,100. UPDATED 03/08/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATED WHEN EVER SOMEONE SAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. UPDATED 06/01/10
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-10
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN 2006 AND 2007, OEM CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES 225/45R17 ON MY 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE SPORT SEDAN SUFFERED SPONTANEOUS, CATASTROPHIC BLOW OUT FAILURE UNDER WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. {I-95, I-495, CLEAR DRY PAVEMENT, SPEED BELOW 80 MPH]. SINCE THOSE EVENTS, REMAINING TIRES HAVE EXHIBITED SIDEWALL BULGING AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF CORD SEPARATION. TODAY (12/26/2008) WHILE VISITING SAFETY WEBSITE, LEARNED OF AT LEAST 50 SIMILAR SPONTANEOUS FAILURES OF SAME PRODUCT, WHICH IS ALSO OE TIRE ON MERCEDES C300 AND BMW 3 SERIES SEDANS. THIS SEEMS TO BE MORE THAN COINCIDENCE. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-27
- VIN: SAJWA54A66W
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: CONTINENTAL CONTI PROCONTACT TIRE - LEFT FRONT 2006 JAGUAR SPORTWAGON X TYPE-FAILED ON MASSPIKE. AAA REP OBSERVED THAT TREAD SEPARATED .NO ROAD HAZARD. REPLACEMENT PURCHASED AND TIRE DESCRIBED AS FAILURE IN "WORKMANSHIP" 20K . LEFT FRONT FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE FAILURE 5 WEEKS B/4.THUS 2 FAILURE S AT 20K MILES AND 19K MILES. FORTUNATELY GOING SLOW OR COULD HAVE BEEN REAL PROBLEM. REPLACED 2 TIRES AT ALMOST 200 A PIECE. ONE TIRE IN MY POSSESSION. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJWA51A46W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006 WITH 15 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT EARLY IN DECEMBER 2006 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 40 TO 45 MPH AND BEFORE COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AT THE SAME SPEED. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO MOVE ON TO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE ON THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT MID DECEMBER 2006, WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN APPLIED. EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE VEHICLE WENT AT THE SAME SPEED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STAYED ON. AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. AT NO TIME WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL EVER ACTIVATED. THE THIRD TIME A SIMILAR PROBLEM OCCURRED WAS ON 1/20/07. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THOMAS CADILLAC AND JAGUAR OF HARDFORD ON 1/24/07,WHERE AN IDS WAS INSTALLED, AND THE PEDAL SWITCH WAS ADJUSTED AND CHECKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME ACTIVE ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR PROPERLY STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1743 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2100. ON FEBRUARY 16,2007 THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, UNDER SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK UPDATE 4/9 *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-20
- VIN: SAJEA51CX2W
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* - DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ON 11/12/2004 THE CONTACT WAS TOLD SHE QUALIFIED FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD 30,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE WENT BACK FOR THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT SHE WAS TOLD THEY MADE A MISTAKE THAT TRANSMISSION WAS FINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED EXPERIENCING A JERKING MOVEMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ,AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE JERKING EVENTUAL STOPPED. RECENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE 11/20/06. THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERABLE AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS TOLD HER THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILAGE WAS 2,9710.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-11
- VIN: SAJDA42B063
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLACEMENT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR CREATES A BLINDSPOT IN THE FORWARD VIEWING AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONFIGURATION OF THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD, REARVIEW MIRROR, AND FRONT SEATS MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW OBSTACLES IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON 02/11/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS AND THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED 08/14/06.*JB
2006 Jaguar Xk recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2006 Jaguar Xk.
- Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARMS WERE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED BY THE SUPPLIER. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE REDUCED. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF BOTH PEDALS BEING OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME BY THE DRIVER.
- Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BE HELD DOWN BY THE PEDAL STOP ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
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Problems XK 2006 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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Jul 30, 2017 ... The problem most often reported in the 2010 XK/XKR line has been failure of some part of the cooling system, basically the waterpump. Also the ...
Newbie looking for XKR do's and don'ts - Jaguar Forum
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