2005 Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2005

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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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2005 Jaguar XJ transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 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.

294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

50600 mi

US $1000
Needed new transmission line - started leaking trans fluid. $280 part plus 5 hours labor. 
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. 
122500 mi

US $200
Leaking transmission pan seal. Fix was relatively trivial. Only repair I've had on this car in 5 years. 
85000 mi

US $160
replaced rear differential 

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2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

37200 mi

$500
Gear box fluid seal leak. Replace gearbox valve body seals and change fluids. 
38476 mi

$400
Reprogramme transmission and transmission flush 
47576 mi

$900
General service and full fluid replacements, brake fluid, coolant, transmission, replacement. 
48916 mi

$1100
Replace transmission fluid hard piping and anti-roll bar bushes (again, due to noise 2nd time in 2 years) 
60140 mi This was done together with transmission repairs. 
66960 mi

$1500
Transmission seal leak. 

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2005 Jaguar XJ Transmission Problems

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