2017 Jaguar XJ
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 2 of 2 complaints (100%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 8 in 2016 to 2 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,700–4,300 | 3,700–4,300 | 3,700–4,300 | 3,700–4,300 | 3,700–4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–18 / 23–27 | 15–18 / 23–27 | 15–18 / 23–27 | 15–18 / 23–27 | 15–18 / 23–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–503 | 415–503 | 416–503 | 416–503 | 416–503 | |
| Complaints filed | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
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 2017 Jaguar XJ have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jaguar XJ get?
EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jaguar XJ?
EPA estimates $3,700–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 503 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 18 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $3,700 (low) | 416 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 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 (3)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 20V557000 · Sep 14, 2020
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 17V678000 · Oct 27, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 16V943000 · Dec 29, 2016
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Consequence: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.