2007 Jaguar XJ: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker XJ years.

17 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2007 XJ?

The 2007 Jaguar XJ has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

17
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Jaguar XJ vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other XJ years only. How we score it

Is 2007 a good year for the XJ?

Across the 19 XJ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 121 (1998). With 17 complaints, the 2007 XJ sits above the model's median of 13.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
5
service brakes
4
electrical system
2
air bags
2
fuel system
2

Recalls affecting the 2007 XJ

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is deeply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XJ. See the full XJ owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used XJ listings typically run $12,035–$17,725 across 1990 to 2019 model years.

Other XJ model years

Compare every XJ year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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