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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 7.7× usual, mostly engine and fuel system
9 serious complaints of 12, the most about engine (4) and fuel system (2); 7.7× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles.
What owners report
“The engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. I was told of a misfire issue that Jaguars have and have not been corrected. I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XJ on the interstate when it started slowing down.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2021
12 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 17–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 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
2012 XJ trims
| XJ | XJ / XJ Supercharged | XJ Supercharged + Sport & Speed Pack | XJ Supersport | XJ Supersport + Speed Pack | XJL / XJL Supercharged | XJL SuperSport + Speed Pack | XJL Supercharged + Sport & Speed Pack | XJL Supersport |
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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.