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2006 Jaguar XJR

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2006 Jaguar XJR is a passenger‑car built on Jaguar’s rear‑wheel‑drive platform and equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA ratings of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. Its fuel‑system issues dominate owner feedback, accounting for 38 complaints and prompting three recalls, while the vehicle’s overall complaint tally sits modestly within the model’s 1995‑2014 history, which saw a low of one complaint in 2001 and a peak of nine in 1998. Consequently, the 2006 model occupies a middle ground in the XJR’s reliability record, indicating a generally acceptable durability profile but one that warrants attention to its fuel‑system components.

Model year201720162015201420092008200720062005

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. 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 49 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255-40ZR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2C41611 alt NCE1842AA
Engine air filterAJ82766
Fuel filterC2C35417
Spark plugC2A1535
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesXR858033 alt XR858025
ThermostatAJ83525 alt AJ811788
Cabin air filterC2C6884

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight3948 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts277 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head StepsCoat bolts with engine oil.
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9-10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190-198 °F

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket156 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.256 in / 0.591 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.256 in / 0.591 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 908 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 federal record shows a declining complaint trend for the Jaguar XJR from 5 in 1995 to just 1 in 2001, with recalls occurring almost annually until 2001. The target year 2006 is absent from the year-by-year data, but its specific complaint profile reveals 6 crash-related complaints and top areas in Fuel System, Gasoline (5), Tires (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3), and Power Train (3). The later year 2014 records only 1 complaint and 0 recalls, though 31 TSBs indicate ongoing technical advisories. Without total complaint or recall figures for 2006, a direct comparison is limited, but the crash count and concentrated complaint areas suggest potential safety concerns. A buyer should thoroughly inspect these systems, as the earlier low-complaint trend implies the 2006 XJR could be a reasonable purchase if those specific issues are addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
104
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
38
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline5
Tires4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train3
Visibility2
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05V503000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 01/11/2005

CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

06V358000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 19/09/2006

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM, AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 104 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical SystemA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentSIM 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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 XJR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XJR get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.