2000 Jaguar XJ
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 4 of 14 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 20 in 1999 to 14 in 2000.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | vs. 2000 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–16 / 22 | 15 / 22 | 15 / 22 | 15 / 22 | 15 / 22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 494 | 494 | 494 | |
| Complaints filed | 110 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 4 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar XJ have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Jaguar XJ?
Engine: 4 of 14 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Jaguar XJ get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Jaguar XJ?
EPA estimates $4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.