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2006 Jaguar X-Type

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 X-Type.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Jaguar X-Type is a passenger car featuring a 5-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/22/18 mpg. This model year recorded 43 total owner complaints and four recalls, with the most frequent issues centering on the tires. Within the 2001-2008 model history, the 2006 version sits between the series low of one complaint in 2001 and the peak of 136 complaints seen in 2004.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2D56297. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2D56297
Engine air filter	C2S51377
Fuel filter	C2S45278
Spark plug	C2S46895
Battery	C2S25722 alt C2S44735
Front wiper blades	C2S39930 alt C2S39927
Serpentine belt	C2S6231 alt C2S24900
Thermostat	NCA2269CA alt C2S11278
Cabin air filter	C2S8622 alt C2S8619

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.9 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	54.7 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3516 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	90 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the X-Type of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2002 3.0 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	3.0 Sportwagon 3.0L V6	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	227 hp	AWD
2005	3.0 Sportwagon 3.0L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	227 hp	AWD
2004	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.10 sec	15.70 sec	227 hp	AWD
2002	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	227 hp	AWD
2002	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	6.80 sec	15.23 sec	227 hp	AWD
2002	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	227 hp	AWD
2002	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.10 sec	15.60 sec	227 hp	AWD
2002	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	227 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Jatcto 3100 PL085
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap	0.051-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Before VIN E88032, 1.78; from VIN E88032, 1.26. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.44 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance

12-16 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	98 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.874 in / 0.401 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 70,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Jaguar X-Type represents a year caught in a transitional phase: complaints had dropped substantially from the peak years of 2002 (133) and 2004 (136), with 43 complaints filed, yet this was accompanied by a notably high recall count of 4—tied for the second-highest in the generation—and the first appearance of a formal NHTSA investigation, which would persist into 2007. The 222 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) indicate dealers were still addressing a high volume of field issues, and the top complaint areas—tires, fuel system, and vehicle speed control—suggest ongoing quality concerns in those systems. While crash complaints (6) are present, there are no fire-related complaints, which is a relative positive. The 2006 falls in the middle of the arc: post-peak complaints but pre-final decline, with elevated recall activity suggesting the manufacturer was actively addressing known defects. This makes it a moderate-risk year—better than the troubled 2002-2004 window but not as settled as the 2008 model with its minimal complaints.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

222

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05’06’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 43 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires5

Fuel System, Gasoline5

Vehicle Speed Control3

Power Train3

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Visibility2

Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 222 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM card activation issues

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific X-Type. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Engine oil filter C2D56297 Engine air filter C2S51377 Fuel filter C2S45278 Spark plug C2S46895

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2006 X-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the X-Type get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.