MYRModel Year Report

2011 Jaguar XJ

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2011 Jaguar XJ
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:43.585Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJ Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 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 2004: 13 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2011 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
2011: 16 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 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

6 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact's husband owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park in a parking space and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240819

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS"UNUSUAL" ISSUES FROM "STICK-TO-YOUR-FINGERS" CONTROL BUTTONS THAT WERE CHANGED UNDER WARRANTY TO A FAULTY ALARM SYSTEM THAT GOES OFF RANDOMLY ONCE ACTIVATED,TO EXCEPTIONALLY SLOW TOUCH SCREEN FUNCTIONS THAT CAN ONLY BE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200619

POWER TRAIN

3 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact's husband owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park in a parking space and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240819

AIR BAGS

3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact's husband owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park in a parking space and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240819

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED DOWN THE ROAD INTO THE GUARDRAIL CABLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160603

TAKATA RECALL - JAGUAR AND/OR TANAKA SHOULD BEAR THE FINANCIAL COST TO GET OUR UNIT TO A JAGUAR DEALER. THIS IS THEIR SERIOUS DEFICIENCY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180822

VISIBILITY

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XJ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATED WINDSHIELD DISTORTED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE STREET SIGNS AND LIGHTS ALSO APPEAR TO HAVE A HALO AND BECOME BLURRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110118

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101213 — visibility

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V578000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170815 — air bags

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H034.

Campaign 17V394000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201007 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

Campaign 20V557000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V578000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V394000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V557000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Jaguar XJ?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Jaguar XJ have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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