IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
2005 Jaguar Xj
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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- Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Exterior Lighting complaints
2 reportsI HAVE A REALLY DIFFICULT TIME WHEN FACED WITH CARS USING THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS. THEY ARE NEARLY BLINDING AND VERY DISTRACTING. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE DISCONTINUED FOR ALL CARS IN THE USA. THANKS. *JB
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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