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1997 Jaguar XJR problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Jaguar XJR is electrical system. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical XJR model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
17
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1997 Jaguar XJR problems

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

  • Electrical
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Jaguar XJR 17

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

See all 17 bulletins for the 1997 Jaguar XJR

What 1997 Jaguar XJR owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Electrical · 151,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jaguar xjr. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the tachometer, oil, and ABS warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Seats, Steering · MD

While driving at 10 MPH and merging onto another lane, consumer noticed steering was not working properly. Vehicle stalled twice before the consumer noticed automatic transmission light came on. After third stalling, consumer felt like it may be an accident if it kept stalling.*ak the electronic seats were malfunctioning. After the vehicle stalled several times, the automatic transmission light came and stayed on. The dealer was unable to find the cause.

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Questions about the 1997 Jaguar XJR

Is the 1997 Jaguar XJR reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Jaguar XJR, 2.0 times a typical XJR model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Jaguar XJR?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Jaguar XJR have?

No recalls on record.

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