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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Jaguar XJ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| May 19, 200606E043000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E043000
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Owner complaints by component5
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling:engine | 1 | 20 |
| Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor | 1 | 20 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 20 |
| Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 1 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | 1 | 20 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XJ, XJ8.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“I have purchased new 2003 xj8 jaguar. Driven in the past 6 years as a second car. Have only 29,000 mil and the fuel pump totally melted. There was no warning or any indication it immediately died.”
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the inside door handle on the driver's side was defective. She had to roll down the window to release the door lock and exit the vehicle.”
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
“The cowling that's located over the gas pedal made it impossible to use the right foot to press the brake. *ph problem was corrected only in the 2004 models not on the 2003 models. *la”
Other Jaguar XJ model years
- 20071 recall4 complaints
- 20063 recalls21 complaints
- 20050 recalls28 complaints
- 20044 recalls69 complaints
- 20031 recall5 complaints
- 20021 recall5 complaints
- 20011 recall14 complaints
- 20000 recalls20 complaints
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Other Jaguar models
- 2003 S-Type4 recalls100 complaints
- 2003 XK3 recalls7 complaints
- 2003 X-Type2 recalls72 complaints
- 2003 Vanden Plas1 recall5 complaints
- 2009 XF6 recalls90 complaints
- 2019 I-Pace8 recalls149 complaints
- 2017 F-Pace4 recalls64 complaints
- 2018 E-Pace2 recalls14 complaints
- 2015 F-Type3 recalls6 complaints
- 2017 XE2 recalls20 complaints
2003 Jaguar XJ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Jaguar XJ. The most recent, 06E043000 (reported May 19, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Jaguar XJ?
Engine and engine cooling:engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Jaguar XJ?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jaguar dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Jaguar by VIN
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