1997 Jaguar XJR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJR years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jaguar XJR. That ranks 5th out of 10 XJR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 151,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 XJR 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 | 1 | 50% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Jaguar XJR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jaguar XJR.
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 1997 jaguar xjr. While driving approximately 50 mph, the tachometer, oil, and abs warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
While driving at 10 mph and merging onto another lane, consumer noticed steering was not working properly. Vehicle stalled twice before the consumer noticed automatic transmission light came on. After third stalling, consumer felt like it may be an accident if it kept stalling.*ak the electronic…
Other Jaguar XJR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XJR | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 XJR | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 XJR | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 XJR | 5 | 0 |
See all Jaguar XJR 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 XJR?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jaguar XJR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Jaguar XJR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJR model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.