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2011 Jaguar XJ Engine problems

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2011 Jaguar XJ's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 44% of all its complaints, most recently on February 26, 2025. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & 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
Engine & 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
Engine & cooling

I have a 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged with 65,000 miles that has a knocking noise and is in restricted performance mode. The timing chain and tensioner were replaced by a shop, but that did not fix the issue and I've been told there is internal engine damage. The internal engine damage has not been identified. The car itself is in excellent shape, but I don't know how to proceed to address the internal engine damage as the shop is recommending replacing the engine with a used engine from the salvage yard, but that...

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concerns me as I don't know the history of the engine from the salvage yard. I've done some research and apparently this is a common issue. Does anyone have any insight on how to proceed with an Arizona recall as this is not normal? Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11490145
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

A seris of issues plaque this model. Changed throttle body twice but car keep showing stability control not available, throttle body actuation issues with p2119,p2118 codes among several others. Car shakes and shuts down in the middle of driving. At idle, the car rev meter goes up and down and then shuts off. I have taken this car to galpin jaguar over 5 times with the same problem and each time the problem remains the same. I have since taken it to another mechanic two more times paid thousands of dollars to...

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replace parts and still the problem exists. This has been going on for literally months. Everything I have been told, I got it fixed yet, the problem still exist. These set of issues happens at idle, when driving on freeways, and city streets. I have called aaa so often I have no more. Another issue- the car will stuck in drive gear and stop and shuts off. I have even replaced emc computer. The issue started last year march but stopped when I changed throttle body and lasted about 6 months, then started acting around september again and its at the mechanic now and they cant find the issue still.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11397826
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

This vehicle has had numerous"unusual" issues from "stick-to-your-fingers" control buttons that were changed under warranty to a faulty alarm system that goes off randomly once activated,to exceptionally slow touch screen functions that can only be controlled via touch screen;placing driver in hazardous situations distracted by the significant delay in response' not knowing if command was received and processed.To interior upholstery:ceiling,headliner coming unglued and undone in a relatively short period of time...

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(5 yrs) with particles coming from glue/foam polluting the interior air causing breathing problems;while the manufacturer destined the vehicle to a hot & humid destination.To the major 2 catastrophic gauge/sensor failures:the water pump breaking ,which maybe ok, but when the car temperature gauge doesn't show an increase in operating temp and stays dead center at normal operating temperature and you drive it so you can get to safety of your home since it is not "over-heating" and the steering wheel seizes on you. You ask the dealership and a vague cover-up answer ridden with hesitancy,guilt & a sense of "oh,its normal for the car!" And no remedy offered or issued (maybe I should touch the engine to make sure its not overheating?!). And now this episode:the 2nd catastrophic gauge failure:the vehicles oil is at 25% capacity (only 25% full) no oil pool under the car at any time just a few liquid drops of what seemed to be ac condensation. The car doesn't show an oil pressure drop warning or overheating or any relative warning. Mind you the vehicle does not have a "dip-stick" to check oil levels. The only warning is a service required statement that is pre-programmed at certain intervals by the manufacturer. Even if I did not change the oil exactly on time and I'm a bit late,no warning about low oil content/low oil pressure. Documentation available. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11329742
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

The cars power and engine shuts down completely without warning. I then have to restart car again. It happened now 4 times so far since I own the car.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10733165
Engine & cooling

The engine stalled without warning just before I was about to make a left-hand turn. *Js

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10455453
Engine & coolingElectrical system

2011 Xj is exhibiting problems similar to those contained in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v332000 for the xk and xf. Specifically, vehicle engine will stutter as if about to stall, which is most noticeable within the first 30 minutes after start up, but persists in varying degrees at all times, especially when idling. Problem is progressively worsening. Problem reported to dealer who had indicated a software update in the future should resolve the issue, but no indication given on when that will happen. Problem...

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sounds similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v332000, which notes a crash could occur. Accordingly, this should be investigated to confirm if the 2011 xj should be included in this recall. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10352187

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