2000 Jaguar XJ
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Show complaint excerpts
2000 Jaguar XJ8 plastic timing chain tensioner broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-15
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Sun roof motor caught on fire and caused the car to catch on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-27
Seat belts
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver's seat belt does not release from retracting mechanism. Please give any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-26
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Jaguar XJ reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar XJ?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar XJ have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.