Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XJ | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 XJ | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 XJ | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 XJ | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 XJ | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 XJ | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 XJ | 16 | 3 |
| 2010 XJ | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 XJ | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XJ | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 XJ | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 XJ | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine22
- Engine and engine cooling18
- Vehicle speed control16
- Unknown or other16
- Power train15
- Electrical system14
- Service brakes9
- Visibility7
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 28 XJ vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 15 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Jaguar XJ 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Jaguar XJ 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.7–13.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | XJ R-Sport AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.0 | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| 2018 | XJ R-Sport AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.0 | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| 2017 | XJ R-Sport 3.0 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.0 | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| 2016 | XJ R-Sport 3.0 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.0 | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| 2015 | XJ AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.6 | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| 2014 | XJ AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.6 | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| 2013 | XJ 3.0 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.6 | 9.6 | 12.3 |
| 2012 | XJ · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| 2011 | XJ · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| 2003 | XJ Sport · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 10.7 | 13.3 |
| 2002 | XJ Sport · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 10.7 | 13.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
737 XJ cars are on the New Zealand register; 63% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 | 23 | 15 | 7 |
| 2014 | 46 | 14 | 31 |
| 2013 | 67 | 10 | 56 |
| 2012 | 98 | 19 | 77 |
| 2011 | 106 | 16 | 87 |
| 2010 | 81 | 8 | 69 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 41 | 15 | 26 |
| 2007 | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| 2006 | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| 2005 | 20 | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1996 | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| 1994 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
2,006 XJ cars are on Dutch roads; 43% arrived later as imports, and 15 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 | €117,588 |
| 2017 | 29 | €123,882 |
| 2016 | 40 | €113,287 |
| 2015 | 23 | €107,100 |
| 2014 | 40 | €111,944 |
| 2013 | 71 | €112,920 |
| 2012 | 67 | €125,350 |
| 2011 | 107 | €135,210 |
| 2010 | 104 | €138,875 |
| 2009 | 38 | €120,450 |
| 2008 | 104 | €115,768 |
| 2007 | 105 | €110,475 |
| 2006 | 146 | €101,620 |
| 2005 | 178 | €111,356 |
| 2004 | 289 | €110,600 |
| 2003 | 462 | €106,016 |
| 2002 | 26 | — |
| 2001 | 40 | — |
| 2000 | 101 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
309 XJ cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 60% petrol, 40% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 106,000 km |
| 2016 | 17 | 134,000 km |
| 2013 | 6 | 193,000 km |
| 2012 | 11 | 189,000 km |
| 2011 | 30 | 198,000 km |
| 2010 | 31 | 219,000 km |
| 2009 | 5 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | 209,000 km |
| 2007 | 12 | 185,000 km |
| 2006 | 18 | 189,000 km |
| 2005 | 20 | 231,000 km |
| 2004 | 19 | 211,000 km |
| 2003 | 19 | 224,000 km |
| 2001 | 5 | 200,000 km |
| 2000 | 7 | 247,000 km |
| 1999 | 9 | 109,000 km |
| 1998 | 17 | 213,000 km |
| 1997 | 8 | 186,000 km |
| 1996 | 7 | 253,000 km |
| 1995 | 13 | 212,000 km |
| 1993 | 5 | 161,000 km |
| 1991 | 5 | 191,000 km |
| 1990 | 5 | 271,000 km |
| 1989 | 5 | 240,000 km |
| 1987 | 6 | 166,000 km |
| 1986 | 9 | 201,000 km |
| 1975 | 5 | 54,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 215 XJ cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 39 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 41 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 46 | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 | 55 | 0 | 7 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
22,481 XJ cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | 159 | 4 |
| 2019 | 394 | 7 |
| 2018 | 686 | 28 |
| 2017 | 870 | 30 |
| 2016 | 992 | 56 |
| 2015 | 898 | 47 |
| 2014 | 949 | 75 |
| 2013 | 1,038 | 96 |
| 2012 | 901 | 89 |
| 2011 | 1,279 | 179 |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 193 |
| 2009 | 453 | 98 |
| 2008 | 777 | 186 |
| 2007 | 1,021 | 345 |
| 2006 | 1,073 | 422 |
| 2005 | 941 | 327 |
| 2004 | 1,383 | 547 |
| 2003 | 1,429 | 763 |
| 2002 | 364 | 457 |
| 2001 | 397 | 599 |
| 2000 | 340 | 675 |
| 1999 | 280 | 766 |
| 1998 | 506 | 1,433 |
| 1997 | 411 | 1,115 |
| 1996 | 451 | 1,155 |
| 1995 | 458 | 1,277 |
| 1994 | 284 | 918 |
| 1993 | 221 | 691 |
| 1992 | 173 | 579 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
24,492 XJ cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 76% passed first time, against 64% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 162 | 94% |
| 2019 | 430 | 91% |
| 2018 | 666 | 89% |
| 2017 | 892 | 87% |
| 2016 | 1,066 | 85% |
| 2015 | 944 | 85% |
| 2014 | 1,022 | 80% |
| 2013 | 1,153 | 79% |
| 2012 | 1,040 | 80% |
| 2011 | 1,559 | 78% |
| 2010 | 1,421 | 77% |
| 2009 | 585 | 77% |
| 2008 | 934 | 76% |
| 2007 | 1,282 | 70% |
| 2006 | 1,349 | 71% |
| 2005 | 1,161 | 71% |
| 2004 | 1,654 | 69% |
| 2003 | 1,763 | 71% |
| 2002 | 583 | 69% |
| 2001 | 628 | 72% |
| 2000 | 546 | 70% |
| 1999 | 434 | 68% |
| 1998 | 756 | 69% |
| 1997 | 750 | 71% |
| 1996 | 712 | 74% |
| 1995 | 513 | 73% |
| 1994 | 235 | 78% |
| 1993 | 146 | 75% |
| 1992 | 106 | 80% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | XJ | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.7% | 12.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.1% | 15.9% |
| Brakes | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Tyres | 5.0% | 6.2% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Steering | 2.0% | 2.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
15,891 new Jaguar XJ cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2020, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2020 the largest markets were United Kingdom (25), Belgium (16), Germany (13).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91 | 197 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 449 | 199 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 648 | 198 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 940 | 162 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1,064 | — |
| 2015 | 978 | — |
| 2014 | 1,130 | — |
| 2013 | 1,677 | — |
| 2012 | 2,039 | — |
| 2011 | 3,513 | — |
| 2010 | 3,362 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the XJ in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The Restraint Control Module (RCM) can be reverted to a default level calibration in case an update is unsuccessfully undertaken.As a result, the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) may fail to correctly deploy the front airbags in the event of an accident, i…
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. As a consequence, the crankshaft nose could break leading to engine power loss and the potential for engine failure. Furthermore, the loose pulley could damage under bonnet components or puncture the bonnet an…
The TFT Instrument Cluster (digital speedometer) screen can go blank and reset intermittently. This may distract the driver and increase the risk of an accident.
In the event of a frontal impact severe enough to require the deployment of the airbags, the airbags may deploy incorrectly and not provide the required protection for the occupants.One incident reported.
In certain vehicles, the driver's airbags may not correctly inflate. This increases the risk of injuries to the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
Due to a problem linked with the electronics, the engine may cut out without any detectable warning signs. This could potentially cause a crash.
The Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley may fail, leading to a loss of the FEAD system. This may cause warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and reduced steering control, increasing the risk of an accident.
The underbody brake pipe unions may not be to the correct torque specification. This may result in reduced braking performance, loss of brake fluid and the non-activation of the brake pressure switch, preventing initial vehicle start-up and potentially causing…
If the front end accessory drive belt or steering pump becomes loose or detaches, the vehicle may lose power. This will lead to difficulty in steering and could increase the risk of a road accident. If the battery cable fixing is loose, arching may occur and t…
In the event of a vehicle being involved in a crash, the performance of the supplementary restraint system (SRS) may not be to specification and there will be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may detach from the charge air cooler resonator when the CAC assembly is subjected to high boost pressures, for example during vehicle acceleration. This may cause the engine to cut out without warning and not re-start. One acc…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
20 campaigns cover the XJ; the latest 12 are below.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, and XJ vehicles equipped with V6 or V8 gasoline engines. The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the crankshaft pulley bolt to fracture, potentially resulting in engine failure.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual. Since the manual does not correspond with the actual Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
NHTSA recalls