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1973-1996 · 11 model years

Jaguar XJ12 Problems by year

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Jaguar XJ12 across 11 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age199410 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 1994
Complaints
13
Recalls
9
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

XJ12 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
19961100LightsB
19950100-B
199410202Engine & coolingF
19911001Electrical systemB
19790100-B
19781100Wheels & tiresB
19770200-C
19760300-D
19750300-D
19740200-C
19730200-C

Most common XJ12 problems

Jaguar XJ12 recalls 9

Latest XJ12 complaints

1994 Jaguar XJ12Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jaguar xj12. The contact stated that the vehicle developed a leak in the coolant expansion tank along the seam weld. While driving 55 mph, the radiator fluid leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Recall service # 5451 was found on autozone.Com (alldata). The dealer will diagnose the failure on july 13, 2007, per the recall notice. The purchase date was unavailable. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10196263
1991 Jaguar XJ12Electrical systemFire

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Consume r noticed that smoke was coming inside of vehicle vents. He was able to pull over to the shoulder, and vehicle was on fire. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8002612
1994 Jaguar XJ12Suspension

The self-leveling suspension system failed. According to the dealerships, there is not a remedy for this failed system other than to replaced it with the same system. Jaguar made replacements kits for the xj6 but not for the xj12

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 9002290
1994 Jaguar XJ12Electrical systemFire

Ignition failure resulted in vehicle fire, possibly related to the faulty design of the marelli ignition system. *Mjs

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 784081
1994 Jaguar XJ12Engine & coolingFire

This is a 12 cylinder engine with only 6 cylinders working. This caused unburned fuel and air to be pumped into the fuel exhaust system, which then overheated the catalytic converter and started a fire. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 852785

Questions about the Jaguar XJ12

Which Jaguar XJ12 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1994 (10), 1978 (1), 1991 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1994 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Jaguar XJ12 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1979, 1991, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XJ12 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Jaguar XJ12 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (4), electrical system (3), acceleration & cruise control (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ12 have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Jaguar XJ12 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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