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2004 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2004 Jaguar XJ, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
13
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
19
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2004 Jaguar XJ

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V144000 Reported 14,551 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS LTD

    Jaguar is recalling 14,551 my 2004 xj vehicles. A potential concern has been identified with the installation of a noise vibration and harshness (nvh) pad fitted to the under tray and its interaction with the rear under floor brake pipes, rear cross member brake pipes, and their unions. A review of vehicle build conditions provides…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the under tray at the rear of the vehicle and remove and discard the nvh pad fitted to the rear of the under tray. Dealers will inspect the rear under floor and rear cross member brake pipes and…

  2. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 04V136000 Reported 1,142 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS LTD

    On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag trim components have a poor aperture edge.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag aperture and, where necessary, remove any sharp, serrated edges. The recall began on may 14, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

  3. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 04V024000 Reported 31,731 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS LTD

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Jaguar XJ have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Well there a problem when you have no speed all of a sudden. And there a problem with some electrical and fuel can someone help me with what's going on if there a recall or not? I believe there someth”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt spongy and an excessive amount of force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The bra”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Jaguar XJ (XJ8 4.2 Litre). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19 mpg
City / Highway16 / 25
FuelPremium
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Compare Jaguar XJ model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ20
1970 Jaguar XJ20
1971 Jaguar XJ20
1972 Jaguar XJ10
1984 Jaguar XJ01
1986 Jaguar XJ01
1995 Jaguar XJ11
1997 Jaguar XJ01
1998 Jaguar XJ111
2000 Jaguar XJ013
2002 Jaguar XJ02
2003 Jaguar XJ02
2004 Jaguar XJ313
2005 Jaguar XJ06
2006 Jaguar XJ311
2007 Jaguar XJ14
2008 Jaguar XJ06
2010 Jaguar XJ30
2011 Jaguar XJ316
2012 Jaguar XJ07
2013 Jaguar XJ38
2014 Jaguar XJ212
2015 Jaguar XJ37
2016 Jaguar XJ28
2017 Jaguar XJ32
2018 Jaguar XJ01
2019 Jaguar XJ11

Checking a specific 2004 Jaguar XJ

How do I know if my 2004 Jaguar XJ 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Jaguar XJ; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 04V024000).

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

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.