Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
€600–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Jaguar XJ (X350)
2003–2009
1
engines covered
5
known faults
8,186
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Jaguar XJ (X350) was built from 2003 to 2009.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel): it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €5,000–12,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.3 %), suspension (11.9 %), brakes (11.1 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.9–6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel)
Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel)
usually 100,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning
Fix: There is no sure prevention; frequent oil changes help. The repair is a rebuilt or replacement engine
€5,000–12,000
Rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt)
usually 150,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: No warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops
Fix: Replace it together with the timing belt, tensioners and water pump
€300–700
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Turbocharger failure (2.7 TDV6)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2010 only
Signs: Loss of power, whistle, smoke
Fix: Replace the turbo (labour is high: the body or the engine has to be lifted on some models)
€1,500–3,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 170,000 km or every 84 months | €450–900 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 8,186 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.7 % | 8.8 % | 11.1 % | 11.3 % | 11.6 % |
| Suspension | 8.0 % | 10.5 % | 11.9 % | 13.2 % | 11.9 % |
| Steering | 4.7 % | 4.9 % | 5.4 % | 4.7 % | 4.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.3 % | 4.6 % | 5.8 % | 5.5 % | 7.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.9 % | 12.5 % | 14.3 % | 16.7 % | 17.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.7 % | 1.2 % | 2.3 % | 1.4 % | 2.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.7 % | 3.3 % | 3.7 % | 4.5 % | 7.9 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,308 cars.
| age (years) | 15–19 | 20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.6 % | 6.7 % |
| Suspension | 6.4 % | 11.0 % |
| Steering | 8.7 % | 10.6 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 8.2 % | 12.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 20.5 % | 19.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.8 % | 1.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.8 % | 2.2 % |
Common questions
Does the Jaguar XJ (X350) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel): belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo.
What are the known problems with the Jaguar XJ (X350)?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel) (100,000–250,000 km, €5,000–12,000); rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt) (150,000–180,000 km, €300–700); turbocharger failure (2.7 TDV6) (120,000–220,000 km, €1,500–3,500); air suspension (compressor, air springs) (100,000–200,000 km, €600–2,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Jaguar XJ (X350) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.3 %), suspension (11.9 %), brakes (11.1 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Jaguar XJ (X350)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning; no warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Land Rover Discovery 3 / Discovery 4 2004–2016Jaguar XF (X250) 2007–2015Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L320) 2005–2013Jaguar S-Type 1999–2007
Other Jaguar models
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026