1997 Jaguar XJ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ years
- Not enough data 17th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Jaguar XJ. That ranks 17th out of 21 XJ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 53,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jaguar XJ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 53,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Jaguar XJ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jaguar XJ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving 20 mph, the transmission failed which caused the vehicle to loose power. *la the check engine light was on. The transmission was replaced. *sc *jb
Other Jaguar XJ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XJ | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 XJ | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 XJ | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 XJ | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 XJ | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 XJ | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 XJ | 16 | 3 |
| 2010 XJ | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 XJ | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XJ | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 XJ | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 XJ | 1 | 1 |
See all Jaguar XJ problems by year, every Jaguar model, or the Jaguar VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jaguar XJ?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jaguar XJ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Jaguar XJ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.