Jaguar XJR Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Jaguar XJR (1995–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XJR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 31,000 | 0 | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 9 | 76,500 | 0 | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 65,000 | 0 | 14 | — | 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 cooling7 33%
- Vehicle speed control3 14%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 9.5%
- Tires2 9.5%
- Seats2 9.5%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Air bags2 9.5%
- Wheels1 4.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “May 29, 2012 airbag deployed as car was being unlocked in a parking lot. Vehicle was not running, merely being unlocked with the key fob, as I attempted to enter, the airbag of the drivers side, embedded in the drivers seat, blew, striking me in the head and bagging my head against the outer edge of the door opening. It is believed that I passed out, then came to and was found leaning against the car. I could not work for a week due to headaches and the impact cracked a tooth. Peerless insurance denied my damage claim, stating wear and tear and lack of maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871314, filed 2016-05, 124,000 miles1999: “This incident started in nov. Of 2003 it is still ongoing as I write. I wish the incident date included continus.even after my 60k tune up a week ago, the failure started again. Vehicle looses power on a down grade and I must pull over and start the car again.also car holds back power and then without notice stops and then bucks forward. I have almost been hit from behind because the car stops with no tail lights to notify the driver behind me. Also I have almost hit the driver infront of me because the car jumps/learchs forward after stopping . …”
NHTSA complaint #10060391, filed 2004-03, 53,888 miles1995: “Exhaust gas leakage into passenger compartment of Jaguar xj6 and XJR (1995-1997)sedan from cracked exhaust manifolds. These cracks are a very common fault on these vehicles. The cracks are difficult to see because of heat shields. Jaguar has no upgraded part . Relacement manifolds crack in 20,000miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10008226, filed 2003-02, 65,000 milesOther Jaguar models
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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