Jaguar XJ years to avoid
Across 1969–2019, no single XJ year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2011 drew the most complaints; 2010 the fewest.
183
Total complaints
22
Recall campaigns
1969–2019
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every XJ year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Jaguar XJ?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XJ years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?
Across all model years, the XJ has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 183 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.