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Jaguar XJ12 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Jaguar XJ12 since 1991, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1994 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
1
Worst year
1994
Model years
1991-1996

Jaguar XJ12 years to avoid

No model year of the Jaguar XJ12 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Jaguar XJ12 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jaguar XJ12 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199119941996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jaguar XJ12 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Jaguar XJ12 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-1Lights00
1994-10Engine10
1991-1Electrical00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Jaguar XJ12

Questions about the Jaguar XJ12

What years of the Jaguar XJ12 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Jaguar XJ12 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Jaguar XJ12?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jaguar XJ12?

Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and brakes (3).

How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ12 have?

1 recall between 1991 and 1996. The 1994 model year has the most, with 1.

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