Jaguar XJ Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 118 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Jaguar XJ (1998–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (20 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XJ model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 13,000 | 2 | 444 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 34,450 | 3 | 470 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 64,000 | 2 | 625 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 8 | 39,900 | 3 | 668 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 65,000 | 0 | 495 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 16 | 80,000 | 3 | 479 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 6 | 41,529 | 0 | 78 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 11 | 41,585 | 3 | 87 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 68,234 | 0 | 81 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 13 | 67,000 | 3 | 101 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 42,909 | 0 | 70 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 58,950 | 1 | 84 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine20 17%
- Other or unknown17 14%
- Vehicle speed control16 13%
- Brakes16 13%
- Engine cooling14 12%
- Fuel system13 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain12 10%
- Electrical system11 9.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “Car stopped working in the freeway warranty detected,after I had to pay $1200 to tear engine, that a hose behind engine was disconnected which caused overheating of engine. No sensor warning alerts shown. Car has 64k mileage sold with 41k. Warranty didn't cover dealer will start charging me for storage. Car with dealer since 11/20 warranty just checked on march 2021”
NHTSA complaint #11407466, filed 2021-04, 64,000 miles2004: “I was having a problem with leaking brake fluid and a friend with the same year and model car told me about a recall on their car for the same problem . This problem is caused by padding installed for sound proofing on the underside of the vehicle which traps dirt and moisture and causes the brake lines to prematurely rust which I have an issue with. After having the panels removed for inspection it was confirmed that the pads are install on this particular vehicle and the rust issue is present as well . …”
NHTSA complaint #11407443, filed 2021-04, 132,000 miles2015: “On saturday, february 9, 2019, at about 5.45 p.m. I was driving my vehicle with my wife as the front seat passenger. The driving conditions were good and we both had our seat belts on. There were no distractions in the car. I just got off the westbound 118 freeway at the southbound topanga canyon blvd. Off ramp. I turned left and brought my car to a complete stop as there were other cars in the outer lane (closest to the curb.) the car rolled forward by a couple of feet despite my right foot being on the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180881, filed 2019-02, 35,000 milesOther Jaguar models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology