Xj (2011)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
5.0-V8-Gas
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Complaint Breakdown
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Jaguar Xj Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar Xj, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj complaints?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the transmission.
Is the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj have?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2011-2011 Jaguar Xj vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Jaguar Xj?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Xj have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2011 Jaguar Xj. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 18 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.