Model year
2004 Jaguar XJ
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2004 Jaguar XJ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 54 complaints under XJ8. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 13 complaints
- 2001 14 complaints
- 2002 2 complaints
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 13 complaints
- 2005 6 complaints
- 2006 11 complaints
- 2007 4 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 8 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 7 complaints
- 2016 8 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
Recalls
09V144000 · Apr 30, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
JAGUAR IS RECALLING 14,551 MY 2004 XJ VEHICLES. A POTENTIAL CONCERN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) PAD FITTED TO THE UNDER TRAY AND ITS INTERACTION WITH THE REAR UNDER FLOOR BRAKE PIPES, REAR CROSS MEMBER BRAKE PIPES, AND…
04V136000 · Mar 18, 2004
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TRIM COMPONENTS HAVE A POOR APERTURE EDGE.
04V024000 · Jan 8, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XJ8 | 0 | 54 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ8 4.2 Litre · 4.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Jaguar XJ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.