MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jaguar XJ

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2016 Jaguar XJ
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:37.521Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1995: 1 complaint 1997: 1 complaint 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 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 8 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 1 complaint
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 11 complaints 1998 2000: 13 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 8 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 1 complaint 2019
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2016 8 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019

2016: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19861
19951
19971
199811
200013
20022
20032
200413
20056
200611
20074
20085
20100
201116
20127
20138
201412
20157
20168
20172
20181
20191

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough and shook erratically.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Engine

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.

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In 2019, I purchased a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle. Over the past four to five years, the Y-pipe for the coolant system has repeatedly cracked and broken after being replaced by the Jaguar dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-26

Electronic stability control (esc)

1 of 8 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-27

Electrical system

1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle unsafe to operate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-30

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-02-09Air bags16V943000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

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  2. R
    2017-12-15Electrical system17V678000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V943000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V678000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Jaguar XJ?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jaguar XJ have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.