MYRModel Year Report

2003 Jaguar XJ

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2003 Jaguar XJ
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:05.750Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJ Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 2000: 13 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2003: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19861
19951
19971
199811
200013
20022
20032
200413
20056
200611
20074
20085
20100
201116
20127
20138
201411
20157
20167
20172
20181
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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HYDROGEN SULFIDE TOXIC FUME, IN 2003 JAGUAR XJ8. I HAVE LEASED 8 JAGUARS NO PROBLEM UNTIL 2002 JAGUAR XJ8. SHORTLY AFTER LEASE I NOTICED A SULFUR SMELL. I WAS INFORMED IT COULD BE GAS OR EXHAUST FUMES FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030516

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OR RESTART. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030908

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar XJ?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar XJ have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.