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
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 XJ12 | 10 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Electrical system3
- Suspension2
- Power train1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 2 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 18.9–19.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | XJ12 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 22.4 | 15.4 | 19.3 |
| 1995 | XJ12 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 21.8 | 15.4 | 18.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
82 XJ12 cars are on the New Zealand register; 28% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 19 | 15 | 1 |
| 1973 | 25 | 19 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
167 XJ12 cars are on Dutch roads; 65% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 21 | — |
| 1977 | 29 | — |
| 1976 | 36 | — |
| 1975 | 28 | — |
| 1974 | 23 | — |
| 1973 | 30 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the XJ12.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
NHTSA recalls