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2004 Jaguar XJ repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2004 Jaguar XJ engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan
supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 104000 mi US $295 |
The electric water pump for the heater had failed. It was replaced. |
| 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. |
| 116000 mi US $100 |
Replaced all coil packs. Flushed cooling system to attempt to get more heat. Somewhat successful. |
| 96720 mi C $2000 |
Mostly PM-spark plugs, coils, cleaned throttle body. |
| 109000 mi US $10 |
Vacuum leak in air intake |
| 113500 mi US $400 |
Faulty sensor and single hose replacement |
| 128000 mi US $2100 |
Coolant Leak, All hoses and reservoir replaced. |
| 128700 mi US $825 |
Vacuum leak, required replacing tube and valves beside supercharger. |
| 61380 mi | one idler pulley with belts |
| 70960 mi C $3000 |
all coolant hoses and seals replaced, beneath the supercharger. |
| 77500 mi C $1400 |
waterpump and belt replaced..also 4 new tires |
| 113000 mi US $115 |
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. |
| 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. |
| 147000 mi US $2500 |
Lower oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. |
| 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. |
2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan
294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 59000 mi | Partially plugged heater core. |
| 69000 mi US $800 |
Thermostat housing replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Replace MAF and TPS and throttle body |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Replace coolant reservoir tank. |
| 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. |
| 21300 mi | flash transmission for flaring between shifts |
| 29000 mi US $72 |
reflash transmission for poor cold operation |
| 50000 mi US $115 |
replaced leaking coolant overfow tank |
| 69000 mi US $137 |
replaced coolant manifold and thermostat housing (all one piece) for active coolant leak. |
| 77000 mi US $220 |
replaced throttle body because of hesitation |
| 93000 mi US $1024 |
Replaced cracked breather hose. Tuneup - spark plugs replaced, injectors cleaned. P/S fluid flushed. Also, |
| 51100 mi US $589 |
remove and replace thermostat, housing and expansion tank |
| 55100 mi US $3600 |
serpentine belt replacement valve cover gasket replacement reseat new spark plugs |
| 69000 mi US $1200 |
plugs and coils were replaced after tow due to "CEL" and "restricted performance" message |
| 137000 mi | Oil leak |
| 140000 mi | Oil leak never fixed |
| 47300 mi | I had a check engine light: dirty MAF which I cleaned with MAF cleaner. Everything was fine. |
| 82000 mi US $550 |
Engine Coolant Reservoir replaced Replaced Engine Coolant Reservoir |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Tensioner and Idle Pulley bearings were worn, replaced both pulleys and belt. |
| 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. |
| 46500 mi $480 |
Steering lock motor failed. Unable to start car. |
| 118200 mi US $50 |
Oil change, retightened newly installed radiator hoses |
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