2012 Jaguar XJ

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Jaguar XJ has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: i took my car in for an alignment. after checking under the car, the mechanics realized that the coolant tubing was made of plastic and broke. they stated that if i drove the car, i would be in danger of the car smoking and maybe catching fire. i had to replace the coolant. i was informed the ja. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints

30%

• I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE CAR, THE MECHANICS REALIZED THAT THE COOLANT TUBING WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND BROKE. THEY STATED THAT IF I DROVE THE CAR, I WOULD BE IN DANGER OF THE CAR SMOKING AND MAYBE CATCHING FIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT. I WAS INFORMED THE JA
• I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS REPAIRING THE SUEDE LINING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. NOW, I CAN'T EVEN FIND ANYONE THAT WILL TOUCH IT! THE WOOD GRAIN HAS FADED AND THE VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT. THE HORRIBLE BUTTONS WERE MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT LITERALLY BECAME GUMMY. I SPENT HUNDREDS HAVING THEM
• The engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. I was told of a misfire issue that Jaguars have and have not been corrected. I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XJ on the interstate when it started slowing down. The engine light than appears on the dash and it starts to jerk as I t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE CAR, THE MECHANICS REALIZED THAT THE COOLANT TUBING WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND BROKE. THEY STATED THAT IF I DROVE THE CAR, I WOULD BE IN DANGER OF THE CAR SMOKING AND MAYBE CATCHING FIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT. I WAS INFORMED THE JA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

20%

• The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle stalled. The contact performed a diagnostic himself and found that the fuel pump wires were melted and caused the wires to fuse together and caused a short circuit. The contact replaced the fuel pump
• The engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. I was told of a misfire issue that Jaguars have and have not been corrected. I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XJ on the interstate when it started slowing down. The engine light than appears on the dash and it starts to jerk as I t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle stalled. The contact performed a diagnostic himself and found that the fuel pump wires were melted and caused the wires to fuse together and caused a short circuit. The contact replaced the fuel pump”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

10%

• APPLYING BRAKES MY FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS PEDAL WHICH MAKES THE CAR LEAP FORWARD. *TT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“APPLYING BRAKES MY FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS PEDAL WHICH MAKES THE CAR LEAP FORWARD. *TT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

10%

• 2012 JAGUAR XJ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUNROOF MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC SHADE WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. IT WOULD CLOSE CROOKED, AND THERE WAS A HORRIBLE CREAKING NOISE THAT CAME ANYTIME, HE TRAVELED ON AN UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED, CALIBRATE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2012 JAGUAR XJ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUNROOF MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC SHADE WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. IT WOULD CLOSE CROOKED, AND THERE WAS A HORRIBLE CREAKING NOISE THAT CAME ANYTIME, HE TRAVELED ON AN UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED, CALIBRATE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

1 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAGUAR XJ. ON A COLD DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS FROZEN AND COULD NOT BE LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAGUAR XJ. ON A COLD DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS FROZEN AND COULD NOT BE LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE CAR, THE MECHANICS REALIZED THAT THE COOLANT TUBING WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND BROKE. THEY STATED THAT IF I DROVE THE CAR, I WOULD BE IN DANGER OF THE CAR SMOKING AND MAYBE CATCHING FIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT. I WAS INFORMED THE JA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle stalled. The contact performed a diagnostic himself and found that the fuel pump wires were melted and caused the wires to fuse together and caused a short circuit. The contact replaced the fuel pump
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: APPLYING BRAKES MY FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS PEDAL WHICH MAKES THE CAR LEAP FORWARD. *TT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: 2012 JAGUAR XJ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUNROOF MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC SHADE WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. IT WOULD CLOSE CROOKED, AND THERE WAS A HORRIBLE CREAKING NOISE THAT CAME ANYTIME, HE TRAVELED ON AN UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED, CALIBRATE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)