Question 1

Is the Jaguar XJ reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Jaguar XJ has 85 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (8 complaints), 2013 (10 complaints), 2012 (10 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (27 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Jaguar XJ should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Jaguar XJ. The 2011 model has the most complaints (27) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Jaguar XJ?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Jaguar XJ are 2016 (8 complaints), 2013 (10 complaints), 2012 (10 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2016	8	EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM CO...	Excellent Reliability
2015	15	EARLY ONE MORNING WE FOUND OUR CAR ENGULFED IN FLA...	Average
2014	15	PROBLEM INVOLVES INTERCOOLER PIPE THAT WAS MADE FO...	Average
2013	10	WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CA...	Above Average
2012	10	I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING...	Above Average
2011	27	THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING JUST BEFORE I W...	Below Average

Jaguar XJ — All Years

Jaguar XJ — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid