2012 Jaguar XJL
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Jaguar XJL has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 13. The most common issue is electrical problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: the problems i have encountered, some infrequently, some often, include: the adaptive speed control silently and invisibly ceasing to work (but only at turnpike speeds); some windows not lowering while others do; the passenger outside mirror not dipping in reverse; the driver's door refusing to open.
13
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
2 complaints- • THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED, SOME INFREQUENTLY, SOME OFTEN, INCLUDE: THE ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL SILENTLY AND INVISIBLY CEASING TO WORK (BUT ONLY AT TURNPIKE SPEEDS); SOME WINDOWS NOT LOWERING WHILE OTHERS DO; THE PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR NOT DIPPING IN REVERSE; THE DRIVER'S DOOR REFUSING TO OPEN
- • DROPPED MY CAR OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP JULY 23 AND PICKED IT UP ON AUGUST 23 AND MY BRAKE CALIBER FEEL OFF AS I WAS DRIVING AND MY TIE ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS DAMAGE AND MY CAR HAD ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT. BUT WHEN I DROPPED MY CAR JULY 23 I HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY CAR EXCEPT FOR THE SUNSHADE V
“THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED, SOME INFREQUENTLY, SOME OFTEN, INCLUDE: THE ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL SILENTLY AND INVISIBLY CEASING TO WORK (BUT ONLY AT TURNPIKE SPEEDS); SOME WINDOWS NOT LOWERING WHILE OTHERS DO; THE PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR NOT DIPPING IN REVERSE; THE DRIVER'S DOOR REFUSING TO OPEN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2012 Jaguar XJL
Based on 13 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 25K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2012 Jaguar XJL
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Jaguar New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Includes 5 years complimentary scheduled maintenance
These are the terms for a new Jaguar. If you're buying a used 2012 XJL, 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
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED, SOME INFREQUENTLY, SOME OFTEN, INCLUDE: THE ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL SILENTLY AND INVISIBLY CEASING TO WORK (BUT ONLY AT TURNPIKE SPEEDS); SOME WINDOWS NOT LOWERING WHILE OTHERS DO; THE PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR NOT DIPPING IN REVERSE; THE DRIVER'S DOOR REFUSING TO OPEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: DROPPED MY CAR OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP JULY 23 AND PICKED IT UP ON AUGUST 23 AND MY BRAKE CALIBER FEEL OFF AS I WAS DRIVING AND MY TIE ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS DAMAGE AND MY CAR HAD ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT. BUT WHEN I DROPPED MY CAR JULY 23 I HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY CAR EXCEPT FOR THE SUNSHADE V
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAGUAR XJL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BLUE LIGHTING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR VENT REFLECTED THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND THE GLARE OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACTS VIEW. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED, SOME INFREQUENTLY, SOME OFTEN, INCLUDE: THE ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL SILENTLY AND INVISIBLY CEASING TO WORK (BUT ONLY AT TURNPIKE SPEEDS); SOME WINDOWS NOT LOWERING WHILE OTHERS DO; THE PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR NOT DIPPING IN REVERSE; THE DRIVER'S DOOR REFUSING TO OPEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Jaguar XJL — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 13
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