2013 Jaguar XJ

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2013 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 (20% of all complaints), specifically: while at a stop light, engine revved up and the car started rolling forward. i had to brake hard to stop it. this happened about 3 more times over the next 2 months. one time the engine raced very high and i had to put it in neutral to avoid crashing. at 5000 miles i took it to the dealer who said t.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints

20%

• WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID T
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE GAUGE APPEARED NORMAL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIA

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

“WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

20%

• WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID T
• ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE STOP/START FEATURE FAILS AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE IN GEAR. THE DRIVE POSITION INDICATOR FLASHES AND IN ORDER TO MOVE THE CAR, IT MUST BE SHUTDOWN AND THEN RESTARTED.

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

10%

• VEHICLE VIBRATES/SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY WHEN BRAKING. REPEAT PROBLEM. 4 BRAKE ROTOR/DISC AND/OR PAD REPLACEMENTS IN 13,000 MILES OVER 20 MONTHS.

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

“VEHICLE VIBRATES/SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY WHEN BRAKING. REPEAT PROBLEM. 4 BRAKE ROTOR/DISC AND/OR PAD REPLACEMENTS IN 13,000 MILES OVER 20 MONTHS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

10%

• I PURCHASED A 2013 JAGUAR XJ NEW ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 THAT WAS EQUIPPED WITH 4 PIRELLI PZERO NERO TIRES. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2016 I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES 245/45R/19 DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE REAR TIRES WERE DEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. BUT, A MONTH LATER, ON MARCH 27, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A CL

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

“I PURCHASED A 2013 JAGUAR XJ NEW ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 THAT WAS EQUIPPED WITH 4 PIRELLI PZERO NERO TIRES. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2016 I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES 245/45R/19 DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE REAR TIRES WERE DEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. BUT, A MONTH LATER, ON MARCH 27, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A CL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FO

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~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: WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: VEHICLE VIBRATES/SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY WHEN BRAKING. REPEAT PROBLEM. 4 BRAKE ROTOR/DISC AND/OR PAD REPLACEMENTS IN 13,000 MILES OVER 20 MONTHS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: I PURCHASED A 2013 JAGUAR XJ NEW ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 THAT WAS EQUIPPED WITH 4 PIRELLI PZERO NERO TIRES. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2016 I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES 245/45R/19 DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE REAR TIRES WERE DEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. BUT, A MONTH LATER, ON MARCH 27, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A CL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)