2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 14, 2011 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XJ Sedan years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan. That ranks 3rd out of 5 XJ Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 72,150 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~72,150 mi
Electrical System1 · ~128,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~64,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~93,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%72,150——
Electrical System125%128,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)125%64,000——
Power Train125%93,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 1200912010: 1201012011: 120111

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I own a 2000 jaguar xjr and have had multiple issues with this vehicle and the dealer/repair facility not able to diagnose them which in the end left me with a seized motor at only 80k miles. The first problem was the car going into "fail safe engine mode" which means the vehicle would not start…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 14, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10419393

Jaguar: xj8l, 2000: the timing chain guides/tensioners broke causing catastrophic failure to the engine. It could have happened in traffic as it did to a friend with a year older. With such failure the engine stops abruptly, no matter where it is. This risks serious accidents with injury or death…

Power Train · received Jan 21, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10301734

I pulled in to a parking lot and placed my car in park. The car was idling for about 5 min. I notices a flicker of flame from the right front headlight area. I raised the hood and flames from the right front headlight shot up from the front of my car. I poured water on it and called the fire…

Electrical System · received Mar 13, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10261730

Jaguar 2000 xjr: while driving vehicle would suddenly display warning message that traction control / asc was not available and would go into a failsafe engine mode. Engine would then run very roughly and would not accelerate past 5-10mph. Mechanic diagnosed a fault code of p0121 which is addressed…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Oct 27, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10246872

Other Jaguar XJ Sedan years

2005 XJ Sedan →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 XJ Sedan20
2008 XJ Sedan10
2006 XJ Sedan60
2005 XJ Sedan130
200040

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ Sedan model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.