Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Jaguar XJ, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility1
- Structure1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
26 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 19% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde25
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm10
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld6
- Band onvoldoende profiel4
- Roestschade hoofdbalk2
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling2
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm2
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
364 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 457 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 583 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 69% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.8% | 15.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% | 20.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Brakes | 7.9% | 13.6% |
| Visibility | 6.5% | 7.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
5 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.3 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 306 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2002 Jaguar XJ: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634099 | SELECTOR LEVER DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM PARK, BRAKE LAMP REMAINS LIT, REVISED BRAKE PEDAL AND SWITCH.*JB |
| 634097 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION/SHIMMY IN THE TIRE ASSEMBLY, MODEL XK 2002 AND 2003.*JB |
| 634094 | RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE DISPLAYED ON MESSAGE CENTER. *JB |
| 629945 | CORROSION IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THAT SUPPLY POWER TO THE HEATED WINDSHIELD. *TT |
| 629548 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE DRAFT WELT FOR THE FRONT DOOR OPENING COMING LOOSE AT THE TOP FRONT CORNER. *SLC |
| 610185 | ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) REPLACEMENT - ENGINE MANAGEMENT QUESTIONAIRE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-34, DATED 10/99. *TT |
| 10231233 | Unable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed. |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10229377 | Rear transport tow eye being left in place or not discarded |
| 10228531 | DVD software update |
| 10227618 | Diagnostic Concerns. |
| 10227132 | Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning |
| 10227131 | Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning |
| 10227122 | Title: 5.0L V8 (AJ133) overheating due to incorrect |
| 10227121 | Charging a vehicle fitted with Battery monitoring system |
| 10212871 | Charge Air Hose assy detachment. |
| 10212870 | X351 Seat Memory Switch Number 1 Stuck High |
| 10212869 | Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline. |
| 10212868 | Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline. |
| 10212866 | Diagnostic Concerns. |
| 10212864 | HLDF Programming - `Candidate Not Available` message. |
| 10212861 | Hood / Bonnet Ajar Switch. |
| 10212860 | Loose battery terminals. |
| 10212859 | Front Control Display Interface Module Re-configuration. |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)