2014 Jaguar XJ Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,452miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Jaguar XJ, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,452 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.
“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 miles“Problem involves intercooler pipe that was made for the car during production and Jaguar now makes a new intercooler pipe diffrent from original that does not come in the car originally that causes car to over heat and cause engine damage as well as ruining your water pump which in time if not treated can cause a fire and engine damage also rear suspension has faulty bushings and air suspension is leaks causing suspension to break down easily and wheel alignment not to last may cause suspension to collapse making it hazardous on the road”
NHTSA complaint #11130888, filed 2018-09, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, and then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11686191, filed 2025-09, 100,000 miles“While driving at 65 mph on the highway, the coolant system failed catastrophically without warning. This sprayed boiling coolant onto the hot engine block, filling the cabin with smoke, blinding visibility, and causing the engine to shut down suddenly in active traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11760162, filed 2026-08Related 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)…
- 10158621Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is on and the vehicle is running rough.
- 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…
- 10095082Sep 19, 2016Situation: a clattering / 'knock' / 'rattle' noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10093107Jul 5, 2016Situation: the engine speed may 'dip' or the engine may hesitate after an auto stop/start event.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Jaguar XJ
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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