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2005 Jaguar XJ repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 80 repairs.
2005 Jaguar XJ suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (24%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.
supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $1200 |
Worn suspension control arms |
| 78200 mi US $500 |
Steering fluid hose leak and rear suspension control arm boots/squeaking from rear suspension |
| 69000 mi US $12 |
Steering Gear Squeak |
2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.
294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $210 |
Front air shock failure, both sides. |
| 178892 mi US $14000 |
replaced suspension parts |
| 136600 mi US $250 |
ABS inop. replaced left front hub with built in tone ring. |
| 105400 mi C $4000 |
both rear wheel bearings, 1 was seized, 1 worn, unable to remove assembly requiring a new hub carrier |
| 78300 mi US $2900 |
Both front air shocks we replaced under extended warranty, $2700, flushed brake fluid, 200. |
| 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. |
2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan
supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | replaced rt. ft. air shock and lower control arm |
| 115320 mi C $1900 |
Front passenger shock does not inflate anymore and has to be replaced. Car on limp mode. |
| 115320 mi C $800 |
They had to replace the height sensor. |
| 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. |
| 49600 mi $10000 |
All shock absorbers and air pump replaced. Several calibration sessions followed until satisfactory in June. |
| 68900 mi $50 |
Wheel alignment done finally after suspension problems resolved. |
| 61240 mi | Air suspension not leveling properly. Took the entire time to troubleshoot and observe and replace suspension sensors and recalibrate system. |
| 62620 mi $700 |
Air shock ruptured leaving the car suspension flat. Car had to be towed to the workshop. |
| 66960 mi $1500 |
Air suspension leak problem. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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