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2003 Jaguar XJ problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Jaguar XJ is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical XJ model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
73
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 2003 Jaguar XJ problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2

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  • Engine
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Jaguar XJ 73

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 73 bulletins for the 2003 Jaguar XJ

2003 Jaguar XJ fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.0L 8‑cylRWD152218

What 2003 Jaguar XJ owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Engine · 10,000 miles · MI

While driving 20 MPH the vehicle stalled and would not shift or restart. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Engine · KY

Hydrogen sulfide toxic fume, in 2003 jaguar xj8. I have leased 8 jaguars no problem until 2002 jaguar xj8. Shortly after lease I noticed a sulfur smell. I was informed it could be gas or exhaust fumes from another vehicle. The car continued to smell, thanksgiving a guest in car became physically ill. The car was taken for service. After negotiation, plus the additional corporate leased auto, dearlership released me from 2002 lease. I signed a new lease for a 2003 jaguar for 3 years. In march with less than 2700 miles I have the same problem with sulfur smell. Maggie harlow, general manager jaguar lou, shared with me a one page directive from jaguar stating how to cope with this problem in 2002. I went directly to jaguar through email. Mr. Manny beltran responded. Mr. Beltran set up an appointment for service at jaguar lou. Jaguar area service manger, john zimmerman, would be there to inspect the car. On 4/17/03, I sent mr. Beltran another email his response dealership was trying to find a solution to the problem. On 4/21/03, elliott, jaguar lou service manager, stated the sulfur problems usually went away after 6,00 to 10,000 miles. This was the first this information had been revealed to me; elliott suggested that he remove the catalytic converter from an older jaguar. After requestion confirmation of problem with catalytic converter, maggie phoned me. Maggie concurred there was an odor that I basically had to live with it, jaguar would not replace the catalytic converter. I requested john zimmerman phone me. After 3 days no one had returned call. I purchased a new bmw on 4/28/03. On 4/29/03, my attorney received a letter from maggie with the offer to exchange the catalytic converter. The 2003 jaguar is at jaguar louisville. I feel the fair responsible solution is that I be released without charge from the lease. I leased this car, plus additional corporate car in good faith.

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Questions about the 2003 Jaguar XJ

Is the 2003 Jaguar XJ reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Jaguar XJ, fewer than a typical XJ model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Jaguar XJ?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar XJ have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Jaguar XJ get?

Official estimates for the 2003 Jaguar XJ range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.

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