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2017 Jaguar XJ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2017 Jaguar XJ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other XJ years?

XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted27 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1986: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 12 complaints2000: 14 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 15 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 8 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 27 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 15 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints
XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Jaguar XJ problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System267%
Lighting133%

Does the 2017 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V557000AirbagsSeptember 12, 2020 · 12 units

Defect

Jaguar 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.

Consequence

Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

17V678000Electrical SystemOctober 26, 2017 · 7,036 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

16V943000AirbagsDecember 29, 2016 · 16 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Consequence

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, AND EXTERIOR MIRRORS RETURNED TO THEIR DEFAULT POSITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR BETHESDA (11617 OLD GEORGETOWN RD #100, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852, [PHONE]), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 6, 2019

“I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL INVOLVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RANDOMLY GOING DARK AND/OR RESETTING DURING PERFORMANCE. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP/JAGUAR CORPORATE TO SCHEDULE THIS ISSUE TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS I DO WORRY ABOUT IT GOING DARK DURING COMMUTE AND CAUSING AN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 16, 2018

2017 Jaguar XJ — common questions

Is the 2017 Jaguar XJ reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Jaguar XJ. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.