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2011 Jaguar XJ: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

18 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 18 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 1.2

Electrical System7Engine6Power Train3Air Bags3Engine And Engine Cooling2Fuel System1

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a fuel-burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows while driving due to the odor. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled at the gas station, the odor of gasoline was very strong. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repa…
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to have the vehicle towed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. …
The contact owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed t…

Recalls: 3 campaigns (2 severe)

201020172020
CampaignComponentSummary
20V557000Air Bags:FrontalJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) softw…
10V578000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherJAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS…
17V394000Air BagsJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 19 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,000

Fuel (your region) $4,000
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 15) $3,326

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,326vehicle age (years)
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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jaguar XJ?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (7 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2011 Jaguar XJ a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 84/100, computed from 18 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2011 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2011 Jaguar XJ, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 12/09/2020. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2011 Jaguar XJ really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

84RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 18 NHTSA complaints on record (1.2/yr of exposure)
  • 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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