2004 Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2004

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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%)

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2004 Jaguar XJ transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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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.

2004 Jaguar XJ

Engine not specified

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

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. 
113000 mi

US $285
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.  
84100 mi

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

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

55100 mi

US $3600
remove and replace transmission pan and gasket 
140000 mi

US $80
J-gate shifter would not shift out of Park. Troubleshoot, found shorted circuit board. replaced J-gate circuit board. 
159000 mi

US $54
Transmission appeared to be low on fluid, checked level-OK. Need to troubleshoot a different system next. 
97100 mi

US $2000
Leaking transmission fluid cooler lines, cracked trans. sump pan. Replaced lines, fluid, sump pan, and gasket. 
100000 mi

US $1400
Rear differential required replacement. Import shop acquired part from a salvage car. Replaced diff and axle seals. 
129000 mi

US $98
Automatic transmission selector cable bolts fell out. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ Transmission Problems

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