Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xjl. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin. In addition, while driving highway speeds, the vehicle swayed from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (browns jaguar in richmond, va) where it was diagnosed that the super charger needed to be replaced in order to resolve the engine/exhaust failure, and the upper control arm bushings and trust bushings needed to be replaced in order to resolve the suspension issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The worst 2012 Jaguar XJL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Jaguar XJL 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Attachment.
- JLR is investigating 3.0P S/C FEAD idler pulley and S/C tensioner emitting excess noise (NVH)
- InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- SIM card activation issues
- 18C
- A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Jaguar: various situations may cause transmission control switch to fail to rise, to rotate out of park,...
- Mongoose Update.
What 2012 Jaguar XJL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall: I took my car into the local dealership to diagnose a sound in the engine compartment. I was told the car needed a water pump, brake system repairs, wheel alignment, and new tires. More recently I was told there are multiple leaks in connections related to the water pump problem. There is also vibration in the steering wheel. The engine compartment sound is when idling in my driveway; the steering wheel vibration occurs while driving on local streets; it does not occur when driving on the highway at interstate speeds.
Dropped my car off at the dealership july 23 and picked it up on august 23 and my brake caliber feel off as I was driving and my tie rod end on the passenger side is damage and my car had only 29,000 miles on it. But when I dropped my car july 23 I had no issues with my car except for the sunshade visor not working properly.
The problems I have encountered, some infrequently, some often, include: the adaptive speed control silently and invisibly ceasing to work (but only at turnpike speeds); some windows not lowering while others do; the passenger outside mirror not dipping in reverse; the driver's door refusing to open from the inside (requiring me to crawl over to the passenger door to exit the car); the trunk not opening with the button; the trunk not closing with the button; the radio not playing (until the car is shut off and then re-started); the ignition button not turning off the car on the first or second push; the seats forgetting their memory settings and reverting to the default settings whilst the car is parked and unattended; the engine starting and running at 5,000 RPM and not slowing down unless turned off; the trunk opening while the car is moving; the driver's rear-view mirror not extending when the door is unlocked and opened. Many days there are no problems; other days multiple problems. The service department at my dealer tells me that unless the problems are continuous, they have no idea how to fix them. I think there may be a computer or wiring problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xjl. The contact stated the blue lighting emitting from the front driver's side air vent reflected through the rear view mirror and the glare obstructed the contacts view. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10. Rvk
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Questions about the 2012 Jaguar XJL
Is the 2012 Jaguar XJL reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2012 Jaguar XJL, close to a typical XJL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Jaguar XJL?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Jaguar XJL have?
No recalls on record.
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