Jaguar XJ12 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Jaguar XJ12 (1994–1994) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XJ12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 | 63,000 | 1 | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling4 25%
- Vehicle speed control3 19%
- Brakes3 19%
- Suspension2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
- Fuel system1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “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”
NHTSA complaint #9002290, filed 2001-05Other Jaguar models
483 complaintsJaguar XF
390 complaintsJaguar X-Type
314 complaintsJaguar I-Pace
235 complaintsJaguar XJ8
167 complaintsJaguar F-Pace
135 complaintsJaguar XJ
118 complaintsJaguar XK8
112 complaints
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