2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 2005
- 2006
- 2008
- 2011
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,983 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The zenon headlights flicker and sometimes go out. Restarting the car solves the problem but it recurs after a few minutes. Several inspections by dealer resulted in no repair as they said they could”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2010 · Exterior lighting
“Just google "jaguar throttle body" and see how many problems customers are having. My 2005 xj8lwb with less than 60,000 miles experienced a throttle body failure while traveling on the interstate. I l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Jaguar XJ (XJ8 4.2 Litre, XJ8l). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Jaguar XJ Sedan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ Sedan model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan | 0 | 13 |
| 2006 Jaguar XJ Sedan | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 Jaguar XJ Sedan | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Jaguar XJ Sedan | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan
How do I know if my 2005 Jaguar XJ Sedan has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.