2004 Jaguar XJ problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
67,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 13 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 46.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10104789 · 2004-12-30 (December 30, 2004)
ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER CAUSING ME TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDELS AT THE SAME TIME WHEN TRYING TO STOP CAR. DEALER ADVISED ME TO TAKE THIS COMPLAINT TO ANOTHER LEVEL SINCE THERE ARE NO REMEDIES AVAILABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137077 · 2005-09-20 (September 20, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR XJ VANDER PLUS. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. IF ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP ON LEVEL GROUND WITH Y FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AND KEEP GOING. ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF AGO HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY WORKED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNSURE IF THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS ON ANY OTHER CARS. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM ABOUT SIX MONTHS AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10137077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073552 · 2004-06-24 (June 24, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM THAT DEALERSHIP. SERVICE MANAGER CHARLES WALLACE. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11738488 · 2026-05-18 (May 18, 2026)
Well there a problem when you have no speed all of a sudden. And there a problem with some electrical and fuel can someone help me with what's going on if there a recall or not? I believe there something wrong like a recall and I have to deal with it. So what can I do in regards of getting this matter taking control. Please and Thank You , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11738488 at NHTSA ↗