Jaguar XJR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jaguar XJR, across 10 model years (1995–2014). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Jaguar XJR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XJR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jaguar XJR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jaguar XJR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 XJR | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 XJR | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2004 XJR | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2002 XJR | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 XJR | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 XJR | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 XJR | 6 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 XJR | 9 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 XJR | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 XJR | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar XJR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (9), 1999 (6), 1995 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jaguar XJR?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 9 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJR have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.