Is the Jaguar XJ reliable?

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XJ

SedanPetrol (Gasoline)43 versionsOwner report

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575Hp

Power

4.4s

0–100 km/h

300km/h

Top speed

11.1L/100

Fuel (combined)

Typical asking price (US)$12,290–$18,460median $14,780 · 49 live listings · 1985–2019

What owners say

Overview

Sentiment is deeply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. For the classic X300/X308 (mid-1990s to early 2000s) and the Ford-era X350/X358 (2003-2009), long-term owner feedback is mixed, with strong praise

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported area
2017	4	0	electrical system
2015	14	0	unknown or other
2013	16	0	engine
2012	19	0	engine
2007	17	1	power train

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Recall notices1 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls

2007 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblycampaign 06V358000

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM, AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.

Specifications

Generation

Version

R 5.0 V8 (575 Hp) Automatic

From 2017-2018

Power575 Hp

Torque700 Nm

0–100 km/h4.4 sec

Top speed300 km/h

Fuel consumption11.1 L/100 km

DriveRear wheel drive

Transmission8 gears, automatic transmission

Engine5 L

AspirationSupercharger, Intercooler

Cylinders8

Seats5 seats

Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)

Body typeSedan

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Quick facts

BrandJaguar

Versions catalogued43

Body typesSedan

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