Is the 2016 Jaguar XJ reliable?

The 2016 Jaguar XJ has 8 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.5x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Top problems: OTHER (3 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (1 complaints, avg repair $500); WHEELS (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Contact any Jaguar dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Jaguar XJ?

The 2016 Jaguar XJ gets 20 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2400. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2016 Jaguar XJ is approximately $1,971/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2016 Jaguar XJ

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Jaguar XJ has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 15. The most common issue is other problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: exiting driveway to 4 lane divided highway from complete stop. car stationary.released brake pedal to make left turn.before turning wheel, car accelerated by itself, when i lightly applied gas,at great rate of speed and could not be stopped or slowed by applying brakes.had to steer car into concret. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

3 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 6)

OTHER

3 complaints

38%

• EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM COMPLETE STOP. CAR STATIONARY.RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE LEFT TURN.BEFORE TURNING WHEEL, CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS,AT GREAT RATE OF SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR SLOWED BY APPLYING BRAKES.HAD TO STEER CAR INTO CONCRET
• Passenger front door will not open from outside the car or from inside. Dealership had to replace 2-cables, actuator & cable, and latch. The Jaguar forum has several complaints about this problem. It can be a computer issue in some cases but usually a cable or cables that fail. Essentially the door
• I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle unsafe to operate. This issue presents a serious safety risk. If an emergency occurs, such as a cras

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM COMPLETE STOP. CAR STATIONARY.RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE LEFT TURN.BEFORE TURNING WHEEL, CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS,AT GREAT RATE OF SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR SLOWED BY APPLYING BRAKES.HAD TO STEER CAR INTO CONCRET”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE29/12/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Jaguar XJ

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,401

Per month

$200

Per mile

20.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,201/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Jaguar XJ

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,971

Full coverage / month

$164

Liability only / year

$710

vs US avg

+18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1971

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Jaguar New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

Includes 5 years complimentary scheduled maintenance

These are the terms for a new Jaguar. If you're buying a used 2016 XJ, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Jaguar dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM COMPLETE STOP. CAR STATIONARY.RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE LEFT TURN.BEFORE TURNING WHEEL, CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS,AT GREAT RATE OF SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR SLOWED BY APPLYING BRAKES.HAD TO STEER CAR INTO CONCRET
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION APRIL 17, 2018 WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR (MORE THAN $40,000 DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR) AND DURING THE COLLISION, THE CAR EMITTED A SPRAY/SUBSTANCE INTO THE AIR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA BUT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO MY WIFE WHO WAS RIDING IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: I LEASE A 2016 JAGUAR XJL WITH 20 INCH JAGUAR RIMS AND TIRES. THESE RIMS/TIRES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE TIRES HAVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING UPON STRIKING ANY SMALL BUMP OR ROAD DEFECT CAUSING THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BULGE AND/OR FAIL AND SOMETIMES THE RIM TO BEND. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that the failure reoccurred an
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Jaguar dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)