2012 Jaguar XJ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ years
- Not enough data 9th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XJ. That ranks 9th out of 21 XJ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 62,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 67,894 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 123,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Jaguar XJ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
The engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. I was told of a misfire issue that Jaguars have and have not been corrected. I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XJ on the interstate when it started slowing down. The engine light than appears on the dash and it starts to jerk as I…
The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle stalled. The contact performed a diagnostic himself and found that the fuel pump wires were melted and caused the wires to fuse together and caused a short circuit. The contact replaced the fuel…
I have spent thousands of dollars repairing the suede lining on the interior of the car. Now, i can't even find anyone that will touch it! The wood grain has faded and the vehicle is garage kept. The horrible buttons were made of a material that literally became gummy. I spent hundreds having them…
I took my car in for an alignment. After checking under the car, the mechanics realized that the coolant tubing was made of plastic and broke. They stated that if i drove the car, i would be in danger of the car smoking and maybe catching fire. I had to replace the coolant. I was informed the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xj. On a cold day, the contact noticed that the door latch was frozen and could not be locked without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
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 | 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 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 XJ | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XJ?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jaguar XJ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.