AI DamageJaguar XJL: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jaguar XJL across 2 model years: 7 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 29% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 14% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (14% of all).
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 2014–2017
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2013
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2013–2017
- automatic, 8-speed 2013–2017
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Cause of overheating the engine is due too a plastic outlet pipe. Which when it ruptures or cracks it will leak all of the return coolant completely before it reaches the engine. And also this will cause the fuel line to rupture and continually pump out fuel unless you turn off the ignition.
While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin. In addition, while driving highway speeds, the vehicle swayed from side to side.
There is also vibration in the steering wheel. The engine compartment sound is when idling in my driveway; the steering wheel vibration occurs while driving on local streets; it does not occur when driving on the highway at interstate speeds.
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.
There is a intermittent problem with the electrical system on the dash, a/c and menu display. The dash gas gage would flash empty when the gas tank is full. The a/c usni would cut off and back on after a while. The dispaly meun would flash off even when the radio is still playing.
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 from the inside…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other models of this make
Read also
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 2026-11-05.