2011 Jaguar XJ: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker XJ years.
20 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 XJ?The 2011 Jaguar XJ has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Jaguar XJ vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XJ years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the XJ?
Across the 19 XJ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 121 (1998). With 20 complaints, the 2011 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
Recalls affecting the 2011 XJ
air bags:frontal
Campaign 20V557000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.
air bags
Campaign 17V394000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Campaign 10V578000JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
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
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