Jaguar XJ Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Jaguar XJ — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2018Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Caution | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2015 | Caution | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | — | 8 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | — | 9 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2011 | Caution | 2 | 16 | 4 | 4 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | — | 20 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 3 | 42 | 7 | 2 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
16 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Jaguar XJ Problems
Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jaguar XJ Reliability
What year XJ has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Jaguar XJ had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 42 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Jaguar XJ reliable?
The Jaguar XJ has accumulated 131 owner-filed complaints and 16 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2018 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used XJ.
What are the most common XJ problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Suspension (16 reports), Engine (14 reports), Power Train (12 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (12 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my XJ has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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