2012 Jaguar XJL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJL years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XJL. That is the most of any XJL model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 XJL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 24,718 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 24,718 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 24,718 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 10 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Jaguar XJL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Jaguar XJL.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xjl. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin. In addition, while driving highway speeds, the vehicle swayed from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (browns…
Takata recall: i took my car into the local dealership to diagnose a sound in the engine compartment. I was told the car needed a water pump, brake system repairs, wheel alignment, and new tires. More recently i was told there are multiple leaks in connections related to the water pump problem…
Dropped my car off at the dealership july 23 and picked it up on august 23 and my brake caliber feel off as i was driving and my tie rod end on the passenger side is damage and my car had only 29,000 miles on it. But when i dropped my car july 23 i had no issues with my car except for the sunshade…
The problems i have encountered, some infrequently, some often, include: the adaptive speed control silently and invisibly ceasing to work (but only at turnpike speeds); some windows not lowering while others do; the passenger outside mirror not dipping in reverse; the driver's door refusing to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xjl. The contact stated the blue lighting emitting from the front driver's side air vent reflected through the rear view mirror and the glare obstructed the contacts view. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not…
Other Jaguar XJL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 XJL | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XJL?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jaguar XJL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Jaguar XJL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJL model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.