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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 8.3× usual, mostly engine and steering
10 serious complaints of 12, the most about engine (5) and steering (2); 8.3× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“While driving at 65 mph on the highway, the coolant system failed catastrophically without warning. This sprayed boiling coolant onto the hot engine block, filling the cabin with smoke, blinding visibility, and causing the engine to shut down suddenly in active traffic.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2026
12 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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: 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged; 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · Drive: AWD, RWD
2014 XJ trims
| XJ | XJ Super charged | XJ Supercharged + Speedpack | XJL Portfolio | XJL Supercharged | XJL Supercharged + Speedpack | XJR | XJRL |
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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.