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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 13.4× usual, mostly engine and power train
16 serious complaints of 18, the most about engine (6) and power train (3); 13.4× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to have the vehicle towed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2025
“The contact's husband owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park in a parking space and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact attempted to decrease the vehicle's speed by going over a bump however the vehicle continued to independently accelerate.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2024
18 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.0L 8-cyl; 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · Drive: RWD
2011 XJ trims
| XJ | XJ SuperSport | XJ Supercharged | XJL | XJL Supercharged | XJL Supersport |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Jaguar reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Jaguar aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Engine (1) | No |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 2 | Electrical system (2) | No |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 8 | Unknown or other (3) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470–550 hp | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 7 | Unknown or other (4) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 12 | Engine (5) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 8 | Engine (2) | No |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Engine (4) | No |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 18 | Electrical system (7) | No |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 0 | — | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: XJ 2019–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jaguar XJ 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | Jaguar XJ 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 8 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 | Jaguar XJ (Lwb) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | Jaguar XJ (Swb) 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | Jaguar XJ 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 18 |
| 2010 | Jaguar XJ 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | XJ | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2019 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2018 | XJ | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2018 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2017 | XJ | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2017 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2016 | XJ | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2016 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2015 | XJ | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 18 |
| 2015 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2015 | XJ FFV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2014 | XJ | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 18 |
| 2014 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2014 | XJ FFV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2013 | XJ | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2013 | XJ AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2013 | XJ FFV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 18 |
| 2013 | XJ LWB | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–20 |
| 2013 | XJ LWB AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2012 | XJ | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2012 | XJ LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–18 |
| 2011 | XJ | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2011 | XJ LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–18 |
| 2010 | XJ | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, SIDI; Short Wheelbase Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, SIDI; Long Wheelbase Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg, SIDI |
17–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.