1994 Jaguar XJ12 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 6.0L 12-cyl RWD · 11 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and vehicle speed control (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Engine cooling4 40%
- Brakes3 30%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Suspension2 20%
- Fuel system1 10%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “This is a 12 cylinder engine with only 6 cylinders working. This caused unburned fuel and air to be pumped into the fuel exhaust system, which then overheated the catalytic converter and started a fire. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #852785, filed 1999-11Brakes: “Made a left turn, attempted to stop with foot on brake, back wheels spun and smoked. Throttle stuck and would not release. Almost standing, holding foot on brake. Finally released brake and car slowed down.”
NHTSA complaint #821736, filed 1998-02Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,000 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Jaguar XJ12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ12 RWD | 6.0L 12-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $6,300 |
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
- 98V271000Oct 27, 1998Structure › Body › HoodCovers: Jaguar XJ12 1994
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The hood liner can sag and interfere with the throttle linkage.
Recall details for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA98022Throttle hang-upClosed · Sep 30, 1998
- PE98016Throttle hang-upClosed · Mar 13, 1998
- DP98002Throttle stickingClosed · Mar 5, 1998
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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ12
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 | 63,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 (XJ12, 6.0L 12-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,000 and 63,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.