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Jaguar XJ repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 269 repairs.
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Jaguar XJ repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 209 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

supercharged 550hp 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Oregon, United States
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

73000 mi

US $5500
Broken Freon pipe Replaced both lower tie-rod ends Leaking front timing chain cover Replaced leaking coolant pipe to super-charger 

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2012 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

supercharged 510hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
Oct 2018

26000 mi

US $600
Replaced both front upper control arms, spring mounts and shock mounts. Upper control arm ball joint grease boots had cracked and fallen off. Rubber in spring and shock mounts deteriorated and was causing noise in the front suspension. 

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2012 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in New York, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

26000 mi

US $1500
Coolant line went Restricted performance caused by #1 fuel injector failure (stuck open) 
Aug 2017

26000 mi
Coolant line went again about 1K miles later, was not repaired properly. 
Jul 2018

26200 mi

US $16000
#6 fuel injector failed (#1 failed 12 months earlier) 

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2012 Jaguar XJ 4-door

supercharged 8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jaguar XJ in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
Aug 2018

22000 mi

US $2200
Replace blown driver door lower speaker A/C climate control cooling intermittently works. No faults found. Reprogrammed and works much better - not like when it was new, but works OK. 

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2011 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Ontario, Canada
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

7750 mi
the Audio system. the navigation system and the telephone take about 30 seconds to start when the car is started-in addition they do not work in cold weather 

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2007 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Illinois, United States
- Apr 2015
Apr 2015

113490 mi

US $2000
Engine lost oil pressure. Metal in filter. Installed complete used engine. 

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2007 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jun 2014
Oct 2011

33805 mi

US $805
repair clogged front sunroof drain ($230) & dry/clean carpets ($575) 
May 2012

41517 mi

US $263
replace broken fog lamp due to broken lens replace coolant expansion tank due to failure. (warranty item) 
Jul 2012

43443 mi

US $1380
Replace right front air spring (i.e. shock absorber). Item not covered under warranty as it is considered wear-and-tear item. Replace transmission fluid pan gasket due to leak. (warranty item) 
Sep 2012

44683 mi

US $149
Repair failed throttle pedal sensor. 
Oct 2012

45701 mi

US $410
4-wheel alignment following tow for prior trip Balance all 4 wheels following flat-bed tow on prior repair trip. Engine hesitation (thought to be due to poor throttle sensor calibration from earlier repair trip). Fuel injection service 
Oct 2013

60249 mi

US $405
R&R right rear wheel bearing 
Jun 2014

70362 mi
Replace front control arms ($1229.77) replace front left parking bulb ($6.57) Replaced left front wheel bearing ($607.54) Replace faulty speed sensor on wheel bearing unit installed 5 June 2014. (Causing ABS fault) 
Jaguar XJ in Oregon, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

74000 mi

US $3326
Front air shocks needed replacement. OEM replacement parts used. 
Feb 2018

75000 mi

US $1412
Radiator sprung a leak. Radiator and thermostat/thermostat housing were replaced. 

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2006 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

supercharged 400hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Georgia, United States
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

143000 mi

US $100
Supercharger Aux Pump Fault code 2601 resulted in restricted performance. replaced the pump with a friend and had to remove the front bumper for access. Otherwise repair replacement was a success and have been to Florida and back with no issues at all 
Jaguar XJ in Virginia, United States
- Jul 2012
Dec 2010

47000 mi
Replaced trunk electrical switch under warranty. The trunk was opening only sporadically. Couldn't place anything in there in fear of not able to retrieve it immediately. 
Jan 2011

48706 mi
Replaced driver's side window control switch under warranty. The one-touch button was not working for the driver's side window but working for others. Replaced passenger side heater core under warranty. This is a dual climate vehicle. The heater core problem has been well documented due to the aluminum built which tends to block the water flow. 
Jul 2012

71000 mi

US $300
The XJ's has a history of sagging headliners. I had to replace it. 

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2006 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018

63000 mi

US $1250
Electronic height sensor failed and permitted suspension to drop to the bump stops in the front only. Replaced sensor and bracket. 
Dec 2021

94000 mi

US $800
Rear brake pads wore out 
Jaguar XJ in California, United States
- Apr 2014
Apr 2014

81000 mi

US $650
Resistor blew - fan motor inoperative as a result. Apparently a fairly common issue - the resistor was redesigned, new part is supposedly more robust. 

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2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

69000 mi

US $12
Steering Gear Squeak 
Jun 2014

69000 mi

US $100
Replaced Door seal Driver and Passenger front 
Jaguar XJ in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Mar 2014

64000 mi

US $200
Aux coolant pump failure. No heat to 3 of 4 climate control zones. 
Jaguar XJ in Rhode Island, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
Jan 2013

70000 mi

US $1500
Heater core clogged 
Feb 2014

73000 mi

US $1200
Worn suspension control arms 
Nov 2014

77000 mi

US $500
Replaced control module for headlight  Hood release lever replaced 
Apr 2015

78200 mi

US $500
Steering fluid hose leak and rear suspension control arm boots/squeaking from rear suspension 
Jan 2016

78000 mi

US $1200
Radiator connections cracked leaking fuel 
Jaguar XJ in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Oct 2013

137000 mi
Unspecified repair. 
Jul 2015

139000 mi

US $175
Replaced downstream oxygen sensor 
Sep 2015

139000 mi

US $125
Belt squeak on startup. Change 2 belts. This included blower motor belt. 
May 2016

140300 mi

US $850
eKnock sensor went bad. located under supercharger, which had to be removed. Two on engine, one bad, both changed. 
Aug 2017

143000 mi
Lean code. Unable to find it. Smoke tested, will check O2 sensors. The engine light is on. I get RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE within the first mile. But it goes away when I stop and usually does not come back on until I stop and start again. No one seems to be able to find the problem. 

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2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Nov 2012

50600 mi

US $1000
Needed new transmission line - started leaking trans fluid. $280 part plus 5 hours labor. 
May 2013

55000 mi

US $100
Took car in for oil and filter change. Driving home I stopped at gas station and upon leaving gas station I could not get car out of reverse - trans was stuck in reverse. Tow back to dealer, told a bolt came loose, known issue but no recall. 
Jaguar XJ in Georgia, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016

110000 mi

US $550
Radiator spider inlet outlet replaced. 
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $210
Engine misfire. Replaced all ignition coils and installed NGK spark plugs. Front air shock failure, both sides. 
Jaguar XJ in Iowa, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

178892 mi

US $14000
Replaced engine (long block),  replaced suspension parts 
Nov 2021

201000 mi

US $4700
Heater core blocked, no heat. 
Apr 2022

203000 mi

US $1500
The electronic parking brake (EPB) failed locking the parking brakes in the applied position. 
Jaguar XJ in Arizona, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

136600 mi

US $250
ABS inop. replaced left front hub with built in tone ring. 
Jaguar XJ in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014

99200 mi

C $2200
water leak, engine malfunction - replaced waterpump, thermostat and housing. 
Feb 2015

102920 mi

C $1800
Replaced fan heater motor and rheostat control. 
Nov 2015

105400 mi

C $4000
both rear wheel bearings, 1 was seized, 1 worn, unable to remove assembly requiring a new hub carrier hood release cable broke, requiring to dismantle many parts to replace 
Sep 2016

115320 mi
Electrical system problems- drivers seat non operational, drivers airbag light on, passenger door open light on, battery drains dead. 
Jaguar XJ in Washington, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014

US $200
Leaking transmission pan seal. Fix was relatively trivial. Only repair I've had on this car in 5 years. 
Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2013

78300 mi

US $2900
Both front air shocks we replaced under extended warranty, $2700, flushed brake fluid, 200. 
Aug 2013

80500 mi

US $2400
replace upper ball joints, 4 wheel alignment, front end control arms replaced, replaced right and left rear sway bar, stabilizing links and tie-rod ends, reprogram transmission shift module. All done under extended warranty. 
Jun 2014

85000 mi

US $160
replaced rear differential 
Sep 2014

88000 mi

US $1700
Throttle Body sensor was replaced Thermostat and water pump replaced. 
Mar 2017

109000 mi

US $457
Replace coil on #6 
Jaguar XJ in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

50000 mi
Engine was suffering rough starts. Problem was traced to damaged fuel injectors (6 out of 8 cylinders). Injectors were ultrasonically cleaned, but remained pitted. Traded for a 2012 XJ. 

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2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2020
Dec 2014

150000 mi

US $400
Cooling pipe leaked 
Jaguar XJ in Ohio, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

170100 mi

US $700
Starter and battery 
Jaguar XJ in Singapore
Dec 2009 - Jul 2018
May 2009

$1800
Radiator change due to radiator leak. Air Filter housing change due to broken latches not securing filter housing properly 
Jul 2009

35916 mi

$1300
Engine Fan failure. Replaced 
Aug 2009

36316 mi

$1800
Throttle body failure. Replaced 
Sep 2009

37200 mi

$500
Gear box fluid seal leak. Replace gearbox valve body seals and change fluids. 
Oct 2009

38476 mi

$400
Reprogramme transmission and transmission flush 
Nov 2009

38476 mi

$900
General service and full fluid replacements, brake fluid, coolant, transmission, replacement. 
Dec 2010

49600 mi
Slow oil leak from sump area of engine. Gaskets replaced and car serviced. Transmission cooler leak into radiator. Radiator was replaced. Radiator was only about 15 months old and was replaced previously in 2009 due to a leak. 
Jan 2011

49600 mi
While waiting for new radiator and oil seals, supercharger seals and ?waste gate were replaced as they were worn / leaking. 
Feb 2011

49600 mi
Car sat idle at the workshop from Dec to February due to lack of spare parts locally, resulting in air suspension imbalance. Repeated calibration was not successful. This dragged on until March.  
Mar 2011

49600 mi

$10000
All shock absorbers and air pump replaced. Several calibration sessions followed until satisfactory in June. 
May 2011

48916 mi

$1100
Replace transmission fluid hard piping and anti-roll bar bushes (again, due to noise 2nd time in 2 years) 
Jul 2011

48916 mi

$50
Wheel alignment done finally after suspension problems resolved. 
Mar 2013

60140 mi
Supercharger replacement due to loud bearing whine. This was done together with transmission repairs. 
May 2013

61240 mi
Air suspension not leveling properly. Took the entire time to troubleshoot and observe and replace suspension sensors and recalibrate system. 
Aug 2013

62620 mi

$700
Air shock ruptured leaving the car suspension flat. Car had to be towed to the workshop. 
Mar 2014

66960 mi

$1500
Oil leak from engine Transmission seal leak. In car entertainment system problem. Radio button wouldn't work. Drivers's door handle won't open locked door from the inside. We changed the drivers' interior door latch/lock which had a broken return spring but that didn't solve the problem. We're now waiting for an updated ids computer system. Air suspension leak problem. 
Jun 2014

68820 mi

$500
Third of 4 air shock absorbers leaking over the past 9 months. Decided to convert to coil spring system as the air spring system is too unreliable. 
Oct 2015

77080 mi

$50
Door lock mechanism intermittently not unlocking by the inside door handle. Have to use the door unlock button on the dashboard or the key fobto unlock the driver's door. Radio select button not working on the head unit. Need to use the steering remote button to switch from CD to radio. Windshield washers damaged during windscreen replacement due to age and brittleness of the plastic hose connectors. No spare parts available. 
Apr 2016

80380 mi

$1800
Both knock sensors replaced due to error code. Changed the under-supercharger water hose at the same time since the supercharger needs to come out to replace the knock sensors. All other water hoses that were difficult to reach also changed. 
Jun 2016

81220 mi

$1000
Problem with CD changer previously after replacing head unit. Built up car diagnostic computer system so as to be able to reconfigure car myself and fixed the problem. 
Aug 2016

82460 mi

$650
Replaced oxygen sensors and installed uprated front anti-roll bar. 
Oct 2016

83700 mi

$500
Changed the front suspension arm bushes due to wear and tear in the bushes. Originally diagnosed in the previous trip but was waiting for parts to come in. Supercharger coolant pump was malfunctioning intermittently. Pump was replaced with an uprated unit. 
Nov 2016

83900 mi

$1600
Air conditioning compressor failed. Took time to source for the replacement. Also repaired rear sunshade system with parts previously bought. 
May 2017

85560 mi

$4500
Replaced entire set of rear suspension arms due to wear and tear on the suspension bushes. This was found incidentally while dismantling the rear suspension for the installation of the upgraded differential and rear anti-roll bar. 
Mar 2018

89900 mi

$15
Rear armrest pulled out with broken plastic mounting points. Replaced armrest myself with used spare. Replaced radiator cap 
Jun 2018

92380 mi

$3500
Fuel injector failure, then while fuel injectors were being replaced, mechanic noticed that there was an oil leak from the supercharger so supercharger seals had to be replaced. 
Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
- Aug 2011
Aug 2011

62000 mi
replaced rt. ft. air shock and lower control arm 
Jaguar XJ in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
May 2013

107200 mi

C $1300
Cooling hose under the supercharger was perforated. 
Jul 2013

108480 mi
Changed the Xenon light which is quite a challenge for a Jaguar. 
Feb 2014

115320 mi

C $1900
Front passenger shock does not inflate anymore and has to be replaced. Car on limp mode. 
Mar 2014

115320 mi

C $800
They had to replace the height sensor. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ

Engine not specified

Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

208000 mi
Transmission fault light came on which was fixed by replacing transmission filter and fluid refilled. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Colorado, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Dec 2015

82000 mi

US $900
Air shocks went bad for third time since new. Replaced with lifetime guaranteed Armor air shocks. 
Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
Mar 2014 - Nov 2021
Mar 2015

50000 mi

US $2000
Replaced leaking air shocks 
Dec 2019

67000 mi

US $2000
Replaced air compressor for air suspension. Re leveled the car 
Jaguar XJ in Virginia, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
Jun 2014

76000 mi

US $3800
Rack and pinion assembly and front bushings required replacement. Horns corroded and required replacement 
Jaguar XJ in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

79360 mi

C $4600
Leak from air struts, apparently from both front and rear driver side. Caused car to drop several inches, worse in cold weather. 
Jaguar XJ in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

102000 mi

US $1000
all four brake pads replaced, very expensive 650.00 just the pads and labor,brembo brakes 
Jaguar XJ in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013

56000 mi

US $1500
Coolant return hose from throttle body that was under the supercharger was replaced. Windshield washer pump replaced. Faulty door speakers (all 4) replaced. 
Nov 2013

56300 mi

US $375
Hood release latch inside car and cable was repaired. 
Feb 2015

58000 mi

US $1800
Rear electronic parking park was replaced. 
Jaguar XJ in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016

104000 mi

US $453
No start due to water/ice in cylinders. This is a rare but not unheard of problem with these supercharger cars on very cold nights (0F). Repair included a new starter. Replace faulty starter. 
Jan 2017

104000 mi

US $295
The electric water pump for the heater had failed. It was replaced. 
Jaguar XJ in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Aug 2010

80000 mi

US $145
Front drives side air shock. Headliner removed from the sunroof cover. 
Nov 2010

82000 mi

US $244
I replaced the mechatronic sleeve on the 6HP26 transmission, transmission pan, bolt and filler plug. The sleeve was leaking. I replaced the mechatronic sleeve on the 6HP26 transmission, transmission pan, bolt and filler plug. The sleeve was leaking. 
Jaguar XJ in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Feb 2014
Dec 2011

127000 mi

US $56
air suspension 
Jaguar XJ in Michigan, United States
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

116000 mi

US $5
Replaced all coil packs. Flushed cooling system to attempt to get more heat. Somewhat successful. Replaced HID main bulbs, adjusted height alignment 
Jaguar XJ in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

79300 mi

US $440
replaced air shock 
Sep 2014

80000 mi
ABS sensor connector needed reseating 
Aug 2015

84100 mi

US $3800
Transmission was slipping in 3rd gear. Transmission and torque converter were rebuilt. 
Sep 2015

86000 mi

US $90
front left wheel bearing was replaced 
May 2016

88400 mi

US $100
Replaced front left wheel abs sensor 
Sep 2016

92000 mi

US $500
Lower rear control arm sway bar links. Rear Tie rod ends 
Dec 2017

96000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
Jun 2022

109000 mi

US $10
Vacuum leak in air intake 
Jaguar XJ in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2012

61380 mi
front shocks one idler pulley with belts 
Nov 2012

70960 mi

C $3000
all coolant hoses and seals replaced, beneath the supercharger. trunk latch replaced 
Apr 2014

77500 mi

C $1400
waterpump and belt replaced..also 4 new tires 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2011

113000 mi

US $115
Fixed transmission pan seal leak by replacing pan and gasket. Also changed fluid, not a trivial process as the ZF6HP26 has no fill tube. It has to be pressure filled or filled while running.  Transmission fault related to leak. Reset of fault and re-adaptation of the transmission. Dealer claimed needed new transmission, $6,200. Spent 30 hours researching ZF6HP26, learn only needed reset to adaptation mode. Also paid dealer and trans shop $245. 
Sep 2012

137000 mi

US $220
Windshield washer did not work. Flushed system. Damaged windshield washer pump during this repair trip, replaced in second trip. Intermittent failure of adaptive cruise control, "cruise control not available" warning light. They quoted $8,500 in parts and 4 hours of labor so I opted out. I have a salvage part and will be attempting this repair myself for a parts cost of $460. All four side marker lights had burned out and replacement required special tools. During replacement 3 of the four fixtures were broken by the shop and had to be replaced during the second trip. 
Dec 2012

139000 mi

US $285
Developed a lower engine oil pan gasket leak. Had shop (Sun Auto, Georgetown, TX) replace lower pan gasket. Also, shop replaced Z transmission pan bolts as the factory bolts striped out from a prior gasket replacement. Good shop & price. 
Jun 2013

147000 mi

US $2500
Rear air shock ruptured and had to be replaced.  Lower oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. 
Aug 2014

168000 mi

US $1100
Broken lead to left bank engine cam position sensor. New sensor was installed and local sensor connector was bypassed by soldering. 
May 2015

176000 mi

US $32000
A failure vented the air suspension system and it would not clear so car was bottomed out. Dealership replaced rear shocks and calibrated the system which cleared the problem. It is probable that the problem was in the control module. 
Jaguar XJ in Alabama, United States
Sep 2009 - Nov 2012
Apr 2009

74500 mi
Complete failure of HVAC system. Fan motor failure led to failure of controller (computer chip). Covered under 'Select Edition' Warranty. 
Oct 2010

102000 mi

US $125
Auto function of windshield wipers repaired (bad connection). "Flickering" of headlights also reported; this will require another trip as the service tech thought the two were related. Auto function of windshield wipers repaired (bad connection). "Flickering" of headlights also reported; this will require another trip as the service tech thought the two were related. 
Aug 2011

117000 mi

US $410
One headlamp (HID) out, and overall light system requiring checkout. Driving lights come on and flash in bright daylight and will go out briefly (approximately 1 second) when dark - problem persists. 
Sep 2011

117000 mi

US $1730
Replacement of rear air shocks and ball joints. 
Dec 2011

121000 mi

US $245
replaced leaking hose on power steering system. 
Jan 2012

120600 mi

US $400
Faulty sensor and single hose replacement 
Jun 2012

128000 mi

US $2100
Coolant Leak, All hoses and reservoir replaced. 
Jul 2012

128700 mi

US $825
Vacuum leak, required replacing tube and valves beside supercharger. 
Jaguar XJ in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2012 - Mar 2018
May 2012

68200 mi

C $300
Wire pulled out of seat position sensor, triggering an airbag alarm. Was repaired, not replaced. 
Jun 2015

79980 mi

C $130
Side marker lamps had cracked housing, got rusted and burnt out. Replaced, used LED bulbs to avoid overheating the lamp housings again. 
Mar 2018

96720 mi

C $2000
Mostly PM-spark plugs, coils, cleaned throttle body.  Also repaired side impact airbag (connection issue, airbag light was on. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

43000 mi
Sun roof, roof track assembly broken 
Jaguar XJ in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
May 2012

97100 mi

US $2000
Leaking transmission fluid cooler lines, cracked trans. sump pan. Replaced lines, fluid, sump pan, and gasket. 
Aug 2012

100000 mi

US $1400
Rear differential required replacement. Import shop acquired part from a salvage car. Replaced diff and axle seals. 
Mar 2015

121000 mi

US $1500
Air springs needed replacing, leaked from 1/14 on. 
Jaguar XJ in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

83200 mi

US $1300
Blown air strut, 2nd time. First time, early last year, front right air strut. Replace with replacement air strut. Also, along with the most recent blown strut, air compressor failure. Replaced with coil over conversion. 
Jaguar XJ in Missouri, United States
Nov 2012 - May 2017
Dec 2012

140000 mi

US $80
HID Bulbs flickering, replaced bulbs, D1S Type. J-gate shifter would not shift out of Park. Troubleshoot, found shorted circuit board. replaced J-gate circuit board. 
Jan 2014

145000 mi

US $20
Front shocks leaking air, replaced O-rings on air-line to Shock fitting. 
Mar 2014

145000 mi

US $100
Tensioner and Idle Pulley bearings were worn, replaced both pulleys and belt. 
Jun 2015

153000 mi

US $600
Replaced air shocks and hub. 
May 2016

154600 mi

US $1300
Constant problems with air suspension. Replaced with coil-overs. 
Jul 2016

155500 mi

US $8
Replaced Front Parking LED Bulbs. 
Sep 2016

156000 mi
Replaced worn strut mounting bolts. Recovery tank sensor, intermittent low coolant error. 
Nov 2016

158200 mi

US $10
Low coolant warning is now on full time. No coolant loss detected. replaced sensor with no satisfactory results. Replaced oil and filter, old filter was loose which was cause of oil leak. Disconnected low coolant sensor. 
Apr 2017

159000 mi

US $54
Transmission appeared to be low on fluid, checked level-OK. Need to troubleshoot a different system next. Lights came on as I was testing the transmission, Transmission shifts ok, I will now have to troubleshoot the ABS and Traction Control system. 
May 2017

159000 mi

US $5
Cleaned all axle sensors and reinstalled. 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
Jun 2015

137000 mi
Oil leak 
Nov 2015

140000 mi
Oil leak never fixed 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010

93000 mi

US $1024
Replaced cracked breather hose. Tuneup - spark plugs replaced, injectors cleaned. P/S fluid flushed. Also, 
Jan 2011 Suspension bushings on all 4 corners, tie rod ends, right-rear shock all needed replacement (~$6K) 
Jaguar XJ in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

47300 mi
I had a check engine light: dirty MAF which I cleaned with MAF cleaner. Everything was fine. 
Jaguar XJ in Victoria, Australia
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

45260 mi

A $33
Continuous alarm when reverse gear selected.Rear bumper removed and two parking sensors replaced 
Dec 2013

63240 mi

A $3
Failed transistor in blower control module. Transistor replaced. 
Sep 2014

68200 mi
Remote key not working. Spare remote not working to unlock doors. Keys reprogrammed using headlight flashing method. Remotes now working. 
Apr 2015

71400 mi

A $100
Boot (trunk) motorised latch failed. I replaced it from my stock of used spares. 
May 2018

91760 mi

A $50
Repair actuator 
Jaguar XJ in California, United States
Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
Aug 2018

123000 mi

US $2300
A/C compressor replacement 
Jaguar XJ in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

129000 mi

US $98
Automatic transmission selector cable bolts fell out. 
Jaguar XJ in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011

46000 mi

US $300
poor heat. plugged heater core. owner decided to try a flush instead of replacement - didn't want the dash coming apart to replace core. Flush somewhat successful. will end up replacing core at a later date. 
Aug 2012

59000 mi
Partially plugged heater core. 
Jaguar XJ in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
Dec 2009

60000 mi
Air suspension compressor replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2010

60000 mi

US $1200
Left air shock leaked. Part replaced. 
Aug 2011

82000 mi

US $550
Engine Coolant Reservoir replaced  Hood release cable and release handle replaced. Replaced Engine Coolant Reservoir 
Jaguar XJ in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

50000 mi

US $230
Mirror fell off the side of car 
Jaguar XJ in Colorado, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

75000 mi

US $125
check suspension message, new sensor for air ride suspension 
Jaguar XJ in New Zealand
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

46500 mi

$480
Steering lock motor failed. Unable to start car.  Also had front bush replaced. 
Jaguar XJ in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2015

118200 mi

US $1950
Oil change, retightened newly installed radiator hoses Lower control arms,upper control arms swaybar links 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Feb 2014
Sep 2013

105000 mi

US $375
Replaced headliner came loose after water leak due to blocke drain tubes 
Jaguar XJ in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2022
Feb 2007

21300 mi
flash transmission for flaring between shifts 
Apr 2007

23000 mi
air compressor replaced 
May 2009

29000 mi

US $72
reflash transmission for poor cold operation 
Nov 2010

48000 mi

US $107
Left trunk lift shock leaked and failed 
Nov 2011

50000 mi

US $115
replaced leaking coolant overfow tank 
Jan 2013

68000 mi

US $20
garage door opener switch button broke and flops around in it location. unable to program other button due to broken button. bought little universal door opener 
Apr 2013

63500 mi

US $157
r/f caliper seized and the inner pad wore into the rotor. replaced caliper, 2 rotors and set of pads (pads free under autozone warranty) 
Mar 2014

68000 mi

US $146
replaced original 11 year old battery 
Dec 2014

69000 mi

US $131
replaced coolant manifold and thermostat housing (all one piece) for active coolant leak. replaced coolant manifold/thermostat housing. all one piece 
Apr 2015

69261 mi

US $205
Trunk electric motor and its gear mechanism jammed and burned out. replaced assembly electric motor and its gear mechanism jammed and burned out. replaced assembly 
Nov 2015

70320 mi

US $160
heater fan not working. replaced fan module heater fan not working. replaced fan module 
Jun 2021

77000 mi

US $220
replaced throttle body because of hesitation 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2016
Dec 2011

69000 mi

US $800
Thermostat housing replaced. 
Mar 2012

73000 mi

US $300
Replace MAF and TPS and throttle body 
May 2012

76000 mi

US $300
Replace the "air bag" suspension on the driver's side. 
Sep 2012

81000 mi

US $100
Replace coolant reservoir tank. 
Jun 2013

86000 mi
Check engine light on. Shop indicated air box and intake tube needed replacement. Check engine light still on after trip to shop. Investigated myself, found cracked vacuum tube. Repaired myself, fixed. 
Jul 2014

98500 mi

US $700
Bellow in air shock ruptured, requiring replacement. 
Jaguar XJ in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2020
Feb 2016

51100 mi

US $1062
remove and replace thermostat, housing and expansion tank remove and replace bushings and lower control arms remove and replace windscreen washer pump 
Mar 2016

52000 mi

US $508
remove and replace boot and bonnet latches, switches and sensors 
Aug 2016

55100 mi

US $3600
serpentine belt replacement valve cover gasket replacement reseat new spark plugs remove and replace transmission pan and gasket remove and replace driverside rear control arm remove and replace third brake light faulty led board 
Jan 2017

59000 mi

US $2600
rear lower control arm bushings replaced L/F ride sensor level replacement and corroded harness repair. 
Apr 2017

61000 mi

US $5350
replace right and left front upper control arms and boots replace right rear upper control arm and boot replace right and left toe adjuster bushings replace left front outer tie rod wheel alignment 
Mar 2018

69000 mi

US $1200
plugs and coils were replaced after tow due to "CEL" and "restricted performance" message 
Jaguar XJ in Texas, United States
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Oct 2015

177000 mi

US $5
Front wing panel Light bulb blown. Removed unit, cleaned unit and replaced bulb. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jaguar XJ in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

104200 mi

US $3500
Leveling system shocks were worn out and leaking air 
Jaguar XJ in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Jul 2012

67880 mi

¤1800
suspension not working. Wheels inside arch wheels. needed new air compressor,new air cushions, new upper arm assembly. Car was starting intermittently. Satnav picture was scrolling for 5mns each time the car was started then would settle. 
Aug 2012

68820 mi

¤6500
car would not start. It needed a new body module control. 
Sep 2012

69440 mi

¤900
Glove box opening / closing system broken 

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2003 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 4.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Michigan, United States
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

39700 mi

US $500
Cleaning of TBI, Injector Test, Sensors (MAF Cleaning). Finalize work. 

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2001 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

290-horsepower 4.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Washington, United States
- Mar 2010
Mar 2010

82000 mi

US $200
had front brakes and sway bar bushings replaced replaced brake pads, rotors, and sway bar bushings replaced passenger side engine valve cover and seal  

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2001 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in Netherlands
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

152830 mi

€1500
Transmission revision 

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2000 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.

290-horsepower 4.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar XJ in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

75640 mi

C $300
loss of charge 

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1998 Jaguar XJ 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jaguar XJ in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

187240 mi

C $400
Starter Replaced 

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