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2005 Jaguar XKR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 XKR.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2005 Jaguar XKR is a passenger car equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission and rated at 14/21/17 mpg city/highway/combined. Reliability data show that this model year generated the highest number of owner complaints in the 2000‑2005 range, with a total of 30 complaints concentrated mainly in exterior lighting and zero recalls recorded. Consequently, the 2005 XKR sits at the unreliable end of the model’s complaint history, contrasting sharply with the low of just two complaints seen in 2001.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/21/17 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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2C41611
Engine air filterC2P6500
Fuel filterC2S20977 alt HJA3099AA
Spark plugC2A1535
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesGJA8960BB alt GJA8962CB
ThermostatNCA2246BA alt AJ86484
Cabin air filterC2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight4039 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine USE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT 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 OilUSE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts277 ft-lbs
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
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.40-6.76 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque to Knuckle60 ft-lbs / 180 ft-lbs / 103 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket18-22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 1.102 in / 1.122 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 1.102 in / 1.122 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) · Engine 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.

In 2005 the Jaguar XKR recorded 30 complaints, far higher than the 0 complaints in 2000 and 2 complaints in 2001, while recalls dropped to zero after one recall in each of the prior years. The model also accumulated 92 technical service bulletins, compared with 13 in 2000 and none reported for 2001, indicating growing documentation of issues. The primary complaint categories were Exterior Lighting (5), Air Bags (3), Tires (3), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), with two crash‑related complaints and no fire complaints. The data does not specify a root cause for these trends. Given the sharp rise in complaints and service bulletins, the 2005 XKR is not recommended as a prudent purchase without extensive verification.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting5
Air Bags3
Tires3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seats2

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 92 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 2005 XKR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XKR get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.