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1984-2019 · 19 model years

Jaguar XJ Problems by year

Owners have filed 162 complaints about the Jaguar XJ across 19 model years, and it has 20 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (38), while 1984, 1986, 1997 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age200638 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2006
Complaints
162
Recalls
20
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Deaths
0

XJ complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20191100Transmission & drivetrainB
20170300-C
20160200-B
20150300-C
20140200-B
20130300-C
201118320Engine & coolingF
20100300-C
20087020BrakesD
200717121Transmission & drivetrainF
200638360Fuel systemF
200553020Engine & coolingF
20040300-C
200013021Engine & coolingD
199811100Engine & coolingD
19971000Transmission & drivetrainA
19951100Engine & coolingA
19861000Transmission & drivetrainA
19841000BrakesA

Most common XJ problems

Jaguar XJ recalls 20

Air bags

15V0370001,346 vehicles affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in...

Latest XJ complaints

2008 Jaguar XJFuel system

i had a short in my fuel tank when i remove the pump all the wires were baer no rubber around the wires it could have made a fire in the tank if one is like this many more r out there waiting to get on fire

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11760518
2019 Jaguar XJTransmission & drivetrain

Our 2019 Jaguar XJ only has 41000 miles on it but it has a poorly designed cooling system: Hoses for the cooling system travel directly under the super charger assembly and are not designed to stay intac for anywhere near our 100,000 mile Warranty but are NOT covered by warranty. This, I would argue is a definitive safety issue with the fumes that are produced and the leakage from the pink hybrid coolant. Also, the available replacement parts are metal piping as opposed to the inferior plastic installed by the...

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manufacturer, which seems intentional due to the high cost FOR REPLACEMENT born by the consumer. Due to the frequency reported by consumers for this issue this should have been classified as a recall because of the engine failures that have most certainly taken place, which pose MULTIPLE other safety issues as well.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11728107
2011 Jaguar XJFuel system

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a fuel-burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows while driving due to the odor. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled at the gas station, the odor of gasoline was very strong. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11653491
2011 Jaguar XJEngine & cooling

The contact owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11645156
2011 Jaguar XJEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to have the vehicle towed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11645150
2006 Jaguar XJBrakes

The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had been applied. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic parking brake control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V488000 (Parking), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Incident Parking brakeNHTSA 11625296

Questions about the Jaguar XJ

Which Jaguar XJ years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (53), 2006 (38), 2011 (18). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2006 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Jaguar XJ years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1984, 1986, 1997 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XJ years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Jaguar XJ problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (33), transmission & drivetrain (26), brakes (23) most often.

How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA lists 20 recalls across all Jaguar XJ model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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