2011 Jaguar XJ Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 38%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Jaguar XJ, 38% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 replace parts and still the problem exists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397826, filed 2021-02, 76,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10733165, filed 2015-07, 37,000 miles“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 (5 yrs) with particles coming from glue/foam polluting the interior air causing…”
NHTSA complaint #11329742, filed 2020-06, 95,000 miles“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 concerns me as I don’t know the history of the engine from the salvage yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490145, filed 2022-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11645156, filed 2025-02, 134,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159752Apr 11, 2019PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10159477Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10127618Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10127304Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10131574Jun 9, 2017Issue: JLR is investigating 3.0L & 5.0L Supercharger noise, post VIN's on JTB00349v2 & JTB00356v2.
- 10110943Dec 12, 2016Situation: A 'humming' noise may be evident from the engine when the engine is idling.
- 10095351Nov 26, 2016Issue: the customer may report a noise from the engine bay. This maybe accompanied with the coolant gauge reading high and/or the charge warning indicator illuminated…
- 10096993Feb 9, 2016Coolant expansion tank pressure caps leaking
- 10096844Nov 2, 2015"situation: one or more fo the following issues may be evident when using the smart key: engine fails to crank; 'smart key not found' message displayed in the instrument…
- 10096759Sep 29, 2015"situation: the engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated. Upon diagnosis, the technician may find one or more of the following diagnostic trouble c odes (dtc )…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Jaguar XJ
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jaguar XJ
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.
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