AI DamageJaguar XJ: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jaguar XJ across 8 model years: 1 owner complaints and 321 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 104.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2013–2019
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1988–1989
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1990–1997
- 4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1998–2003
- 4.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1984–1987
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2004–2009
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2010–2013
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2010–2019
- 5.3 L · petrol · 12 cyl 1987–1988
- 6 L · petrol · 12 cyl 1994–1996
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–1988
- automatic, 4-speed 1988–1997
- automatic, 5-speed 1998–2003
- automatic, 6-speed 2004–2012
- automatic, 8-speed 2013–2019
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 471 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 349 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Due to the frequency reported by consumers for this issue this should have been classified as a recall because of the engine failures that have most certainly taken place, which pose MULTIPLE other safety issues as well.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
- Cosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model callouts
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being…
- This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC),…
- These Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under the Class Action…
- NGI Infotainment Class Action Settlement
- Infotainment Master Controller (IMC) Extended Warranty
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2011-2019 Jaguar XJ Buyer’s Guide - Reliability & Common Problemsamount per author: 72,600 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Buy or Bye: 2010–2019 Jaguar XJ (X351) — British Flagship, BANKRUPTCY Factory!amount per author: 125,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- A Wrecked 2016 Jaguar XJ without engine. Copart build
- Jaguar XJ Buyers guide X351 (2010-2019) Avoid buying a broken Jaguar XJ (Supercharged | TDV6 | V6)
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.