1999 Jaguar XJR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJR years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jaguar XJR. That ranks 2nd out of 10 XJR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 26,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 53,888 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jaguar XJR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Engine defect - inability of jaguar maintenance to repair: the 1999 jaguar xjr which was purchased june 2002 with 21,715 miles on it for $40,000.00. Vehicle was lemon from beginning. Engine stalled at high speeds, showed itself twice as early as january 2003, only to continue showing itself 3 more…
This incident started in nov. Of 2003 it is still ongoing as i write. I wish the incident date included continus.even after my 60k tune up a week ago, the failure started again. Vehicle looses power on a down grade and i must pull over and start the car again.also car holds back power and then…
1999 jaguar xjr, the car stalled while cruising between 60 and 70 mph 3 times in 4 months. The engine would quit. The car would not restart until i pulled over put it in park and started it. This meant a loss of power steering and the brakes possibly failing if they were used to much. The car was…
While driving at highway speed engine shut down, causing loss of power steering. Please any additional information.*ak
Enigine fails while decelerating from highway speeds when weather is cold and damp. Occurred 5 times. *ak
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 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 XJR | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 XJR | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar XJR?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar XJR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.