2012 Jaguar XJ Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Jaguar XJ (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XJ. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 495 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine3 43%
- Fuel system2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Engine: “I have spent thousands of dollars repairing the suede lining on the interior of the car. Now, I can't even find anyone that will touch it! The wood grain has faded and the vehicle is garage kept. The horrible buttons were made of a material that literally became gummy. I spent hundreds having them replaced. Sunroof had to be replaced/motor more than once, the clear coat on the back panel of the roof has peeled. I have had other cars with almost 200,000 miles that had perfect paint when traded. The paint on this vehicle is terrible. This is only to name a few of the issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389949, filed 2021-01, 65,000 milesFuel system: “The engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. I was told of a misfire issue that Jaguars have and have not been corrected. I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XJ on the interstate when it started slowing down. The engine light than appears on the dash and it starts to jerk as I try to speed up to get off the highway it goes from 60mph to 45mph. I take my foot off the gas and press the gas again for the car to jerk and accelerate slowly back up to 60mph. Not only was I almost hit from behind but almost crashed trying to get over and off the road for my safety and others. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438987, filed 2021-11Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 67,894 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2012 Jaguar XJ version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| XJ RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| XJ LWB RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| XJ LWB RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Jaguar XJ in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 495 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11017740Apr 11, 2025Electrical system. Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- 11016648Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 11016647Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- 11016646Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- 11011034Nov 27, 2024Other or unknown. Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- 11007416Aug 13, 2024Other or unknown. Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- 10227585Sep 23, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Window Regulator mechanical creak
- 10211133Apr 18, 2022Seats. A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
- 10210009Mar 17, 2022Seats. A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 13,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 34,450 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 64,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 8 | 39,900 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 65,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 16 | 80,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 6 | 41,529 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 11 | 41,585 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 68,234 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 13 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 42,909 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 58,950 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XJ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Jaguar XJ is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2012 Jaguar XJ been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Jaguar XJ get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Jaguar XJ (XJ LWB, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Jaguar XJ reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 67,894 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.