2008 Jaguar XJ

136 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2008 Jaguar XJ

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 XJ are official communications between Jaguar & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • LIGHTING (PWS)
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:VALVE
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  • COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • STEERING

    • TSB #JTB00258NAS2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094401

      SITUATION: A STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY MAY BE EVIDENT DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) ROAD TEST DUE TO TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF THE TIRE. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #6-202USA

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10063930

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • TSB #SB-6-202

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052609

      JAGUAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO A FAULT WITH AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SPIKING AND CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO STAY AWAKE AND DRAIN BATTERY. MODELS 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • TSB #SB-6-202

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052609

      JAGUAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO A FAULT WITH AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SPIKING AND CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO STAY AWAKE AND DRAIN BATTERY. MODELS 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #JTB-00175

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033384

      JAGUAR: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT. DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #JTB-00175

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033384

      JAGUAR: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT. DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #JTB-00208

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037272

      JAGUAR: ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE RE-CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. *RM UPDATED 10/17/14. *PE Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

    • TSB #SSM-36224

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032248

      JAGUAR: DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR OPERATING WITH THE STALK IN THE CENTRAL POSITION. IF CONDITION IS FOUND, REPLACE THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR SWITCH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #JTB00268NAS3

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10064320

      "SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE 4.2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE ONLY, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH START OR STALL FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK OF 15-20 MINUTES. Read More »

    • TSB #JTB00268NAS3

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097551

      "SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE 4.2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE ONLY, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH START OR STALL FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK OF 15-20 MINUTES. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM64557

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212871

      Charge Air Hose assy detachment. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM61657

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212855

      JTB00268 engine hard to start after hot soak - fan running Category Driveability. Read More »

    • TSB #JTB00268NAS2

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10064271

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #JTB00268NAS1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10064270

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM66697

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227122

      Title: 5.0L V8 (AJ133) overheating due to incorrect Read More »

    • TSB #SSM64557

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212871

      Charge Air Hose assy detachment. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM61657

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212855

      JTB00268 engine hard to start after hot soak - fan running Category Driveability. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SSM-46817

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041724

      JAGUAR: VEHICLE WOULD ALLEGEDLY STALL OUT AS REPORTED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SSM-46817

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041724

      JAGUAR: VEHICLE WOULD ALLEGEDLY STALL OUT AS REPORTED. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM51717

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097046

      "ISSUE: COOLANT EXPANSION TANK STUB PIPE LEAKING ON XJ (X350), XK (X150) OR XF (X250) UP TO THE END OF 2009 MY. CAUSE: THE DESIGN OF THE STUB PIPE WAS NOT ADEQUATE AND COULD RESULT IN THE PIPE SPLITTING. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM-72805

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10079821

      ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY RAISE A CONCERN OF THEIR VEHICLE NOT PASSING STATE INSPECTION IN CALIFORNIA AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT OR OTHER SUGGESTION OF A FAULT. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    • TSB #SSM39211

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097036

      "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. ISSUE: FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED LEADING TO POOR RUNNING / MISFIRES / ENGINE DETONATION ON AJ-V8 ENGINES. CAUSE: POOR FUEL QUALITY OR FUEL CONTAMINANTS BLOCKING THE HOLES IN THE FUEL INJECTOR. Read More »

    FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

    • TSB #JTB00268NAS3

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097551

      "SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE 4.2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE ONLY, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH START OR STALL FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK OF 15-20 MINUTES. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM59017

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212839

      ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #JTB00305NAS1

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096568

      "SITUATION: THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0729 TO P0735, P0783, AND P2702 TO P2704 ARE STORED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #JTB-00175

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033384

      JAGUAR: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT. DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #JTB-00175

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033384

      JAGUAR: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT. DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #K-124-NAS-1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052564

      JAGUAR: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACE DUE TO FAULT IN PREVIOUS INSTALLED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CAUSES A DRAINAGE IN BATTERY, APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES, IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-6-202

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052609

      JAGUAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO A FAULT WITH AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SPIKING AND CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO STAY AWAKE AND DRAIN BATTERY. MODELS 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #K-124-NAS-1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052564

      JAGUAR: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACE DUE TO FAULT IN PREVIOUS INSTALLED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CAUSES A DRAINAGE IN BATTERY, APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES, IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-6-202

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052609

      JAGUAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO A FAULT WITH AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SPIKING AND CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO STAY AWAKE AND DRAIN BATTERY. MODELS 2005-2009 XJ. Read More »

    • TSB #K134NAS1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10064236

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #K134NAS1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226159

      Service Action: Instrument Cluster Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #6202USA

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214662

      Instrument Clusters require replacement. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM71361

      Date Announced:
      MAY 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095863

      "ISSUE: DA-DONGLE/DA-VINA/DA-ST512 - J2534 VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE DEVICE (VCI) SOFTWARE REQUIRES UPDATING TO THE LATEST LEVEL. DA J2534 SOFTWARE DRIVER LEVEL ? V4. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM63597

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095852

      "ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ALL SDD USERS AWARE OF AN EMERGING CONCERN BEING TRACKED VIA THE EPQR SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM39290

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097040

      "HELP WITH DIAGNOSING ANY ISSUES / FAULTS CAN BE GAINED BY PHONING YOUR JAGUAR TECHNICAL HELPLINE TO HELP US WITH OUR ANALYSIS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE BEFORE CONTACTING JAGUAR CARS: VIN VEHICLE ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #SSM58877

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212834

      Head Lamp / Fog Lamp - Discolouration / Distortion. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM37157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097035

      "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS YET JAGUAR VEHICLES WITH BULB FAILURE MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR TRAILER LIGHT FAILURE SENSING ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TRAILER LIGHT BOARDS THAT HAVE LED BASED ILLUMINATION. Read More »

    LIGHTING (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM37157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097035

      "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS YET JAGUAR VEHICLES WITH BULB FAILURE MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR TRAILER LIGHT FAILURE SENSING ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TRAILER LIGHT BOARDS THAT HAVE LED BASED ILLUMINATION. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #41702

      Date Announced:
      SEP 11, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018772

      CONCERNS OF THE TAIL LAMP BEZEL COMING AWAY FROM THE TAIL LAMP. *TT ADHESIVE REPAIR PROCEDURE. UPDATED 11/07/07. *NJ Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #SSM-36224

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032248

      JAGUAR: DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR OPERATING WITH THE STALK IN THE CENTRAL POSITION. IF CONDITION IS FOUND, REPLACE THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR SWITCH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    STRUCTURE

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    TIRES

    • TSB #JTB00258NAS2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094401

      SITUATION: A STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY MAY BE EVIDENT DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) ROAD TEST DUE TO TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF THE TIRE. Read More »

    • TSB #K011

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023696

      JAGUAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SERVICE ACTION K011 - 19 INCH PERFORMANCE TIRES. SPECIFIC VEHICLES AFFECTED: 2008 XJ WITH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *NJ CSC WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 7/24/08. Read More »

    TIRES:VALVE

    • TSB #JTB-00165

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033136

      JAGUAR: TIRE VALVE STEM DAMAGE DURING MANUAL TIRE PRESSURE CHECKING OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNINGS ILLUMINATED-REPAIR PROCEDURE. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #JTB-00165

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033136

      JAGUAR: TIRE VALVE STEM DAMAGE DURING MANUAL TIRE PRESSURE CHECKING OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNINGS ILLUMINATED-REPAIR PROCEDURE. Read More »

    SEATS

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #JTB-00180

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037151

      JAGUAR: VEHICLES WITH CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE WHEN SITTING IN THEM. *RM Read More »

    COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE

    • TSB #SSM63597

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095852

      "ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ALL SDD USERS AWARE OF AN EMERGING CONCERN BEING TRACKED VIA THE EPQR SYSTEM. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #SSM59557

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212840

      Unable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #JTB00305NAS1

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096568

      "SITUATION: THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0729 TO P0735, P0783, AND P2702 TO P2704 ARE STORED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). Read More »

    • TSB #JTB00344NAS1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095764

      "SITUATION: AN EARTH STUD MAY BE BROKEN OR CROSS THREADED. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGE IN PRODUCTION OR DURING A REPAIR." Read More »

    • TSB #SSM58937

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212835

      Cigar Lighter Elements Not Supplied. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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