Jaguar XJ years to avoid
No model year of the Jaguar XJ stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Jaguar XJ years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Jaguar XJ complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jaguar XJ problems
All model years combined.
- Engine40
- Brakes17
- Acceleration16
- Transmission14
- Electrical14
- Fuel system13
- Visibility8
- Suspension7
- Airbags7
- Lights6
- Body6
- Wheels5
Jaguar XJ problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 8 | Engine | 13,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2015 | - | 7 | Acceleration | 34,900 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | - | 12 | Engine | 64,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2013 | - | 8 | Engine | 39,900 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | - | 7 | Engine | 65,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | - | 16 | Engine | 84,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2008 | - | 6 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2007 | - | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 68,170 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2005 | - | 6 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 13 | Acceleration | 67,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 13 | Acceleration | 42,909 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1998 | - | 11 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 20
Questions about the Jaguar XJ
What years of the Jaguar XJ should you avoid?
No single model year of the Jaguar XJ has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Jaguar XJ?
2008, 2012 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 7 and 7).
What is the most common problem with the Jaguar XJ?
Engine, with 40 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (17) and acceleration (16).
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?
20 recalls between 1995 and 2019. The 2017 model year has the most, with 3.
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