There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar XJR, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Jaguar XJR problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Jaguar XJR complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 82,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2016
After 15-20 minutes of highway driving, vehicle suddenly switches into "restricted performance" showing this amber light indicator and amber engine light. Several times because of the drawback in speed, I have been almost rear-ended. This problem is putting my life and others on the highway in danger. This issue has been a problem with my car for over 3 years now with many appointments to jaguar servicing for replacements; to include coolant pump and throttle body; yet, the problem still continues. I believe the problem is a defect of the engine. This should be investigated and listed as a…
Visibility/Wiper · at 49,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2012
Driver's wiper came loose in thunderstorm on interstate--wipers clashed and bent arm. Lost forward vision and was able to pull over. Had to replace arm later. In june 2012, the driver's arm came loose again and was tightened. July 14, 2012, the driver's arm again came loose during rain. Extremely dangerous in some situations.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 40,000 miles · reported Dec 24, 2011
While merging into the fast lane on the highway the car goes into limp mode and I nearly got rear ended by a truck . After precariously making it to the shoulder ( Almost got hit by another car )the codes all cleared and car resumes as normal. I take it in to the dealer and he tells me its possibly the throttle body but he is not sure . Looking online I find many xjr's with the same issue and almost fatal consequences due to jaguar's complete negligence to recall and fix their mistakes. The part is obviously not correctly engineered - they should do something about it before someone gets…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Jaguar XJR have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar XJR as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jaguar XJR?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,000 miles.
Are Jaguar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.