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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%)
Chart based on 80 repairs.
2005 Jaguar XJ engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (34%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 29 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.
supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 139000 mi US $175 |
Replaced downstream oxygen sensor |
| 139000 mi US $125 |
Belt squeak on startup. Change 2 belts. This included blower motor belt. |
| 140300 mi US $850 |
eKnock sensor went bad. located under supercharger, which had to be removed. Two on engine, one bad, both changed. |
| 143000 mi | Lean code. Unable to find it. Smoke tested, will check O2 sensors. The engine light is on. I get RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE within the first mile. But it goes away when I stop and usually does not come back on until I stop and start again. No one seems to be able to find the problem. |
| 79200 mi US $1500 |
Heater core clogged |
| 67200 mi US $1200 |
Radiator connections cracked leaking fuel |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Aux coolant pump failure. No heat to 3 of 4 climate control zones. |
2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan, ext.
294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $1700 |
Throttle Body sensor was replaced Thermostat and water pump replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $457 |
Replace coil on #6 |
| 110000 mi US $550 |
Radiator spider inlet outlet replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $210 |
Engine misfire. Replaced all ignition coils and installed NGK spark plugs. |
| 50000 mi | Engine was suffering rough starts. Problem was traced to damaged fuel injectors (6 out of 8 cylinders). Injectors were ultrasonically cleaned, but remained pitted. Traded for a 2012 XJ. |
| 178892 mi US $14000 |
Replaced engine (long block), |
| 201000 mi US $4700 |
Heater core blocked, no heat. |
| 99200 mi C $2200 |
water leak, engine malfunction - replaced waterpump, thermostat and housing. |
2005 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan
supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 107200 mi C $1300 |
Cooling hose under the supercharger was perforated. |
| 150000 mi US $400 |
Cooling pipe leaked |
| $1800 | Radiator change due to radiator leak. Air Filter housing change due to broken latches not securing filter housing properly |
| 35916 mi $1300 |
Engine Fan failure. Replaced |
| 45416 mi $1800 |
Throttle body failure. Replaced |
| 49600 mi | Slow oil leak from sump area of engine. Gaskets replaced and car serviced. Transmission cooler leak into radiator. Radiator was replaced. Radiator was only about 15 months old and was replaced previously in 2009 due to a leak. |
| 49600 mi | While waiting for new radiator and oil seals, supercharger seals and ?waste gate were replaced as they were worn / leaking. |
| 60140 mi | Supercharger replacement due to loud bearing whine. |
| 66960 mi $1500 |
Oil leak from engine |
| 80380 mi $1800 |
Both knock sensors replaced due to error code. Changed the under-supercharger water hose at the same time since the supercharger needs to come out to replace the knock sensors. All other water hoses that were difficult to reach also changed. |
| 82460 mi $650 |
Replaced oxygen sensors and installed uprated front anti-roll bar. |
| 83700 mi $500 |
Supercharger coolant pump was malfunctioning intermittently. Pump was replaced with an uprated unit. |
| 89900 mi $15 |
Replaced radiator cap |
| 92380 mi $3500 |
Fuel injector failure, then while fuel injectors were being replaced, mechanic noticed that there was an oil leak from the supercharger so supercharger seals had to be replaced. |
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