2015–2019 · 5 model years · 9 recalls

Jaguar XJ problems by year

We don't rate the Jaguar XJ yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (15). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling4
Driver-assist & stability4
Electrical system3
Brakes2
Transmission & drivetrain1
Body, glass & interior1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Jaguar XJ year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 XJNot rated yet1121
2018 XJNot rated yet1021
2017 XJNot rated yet3321
2016 XJNot rated yet9221
2015 XJNot rated yet15321

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Jaguar XJ problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability, electrical system.

Which Jaguar XJ year has the most recalls?

The 2017, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.