2018 Jaguar XJ

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

The only complaint filed mentions Engine.

Complaints filed fell from 2 in 2017 to 1 in 2018.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category2016201720182019vs. 2018 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,700–4,3003,700–4,3003,700–4,3003,700–4,300
Combined MPG18–2118–2118–2118–21
City / Highway MPG15–18 / 23–2715–18 / 23–2715–18 / 23–2715–18 / 23–27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)415–503416–503416–503416–503
Complaints filed8211Not compared
Recalls issued2301Not compared
Crash-involved complaints3000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported4000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared3366

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 2018 Jaguar XJ have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Jaguar XJ get?

EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Jaguar XJ?

EPA estimates $3,700–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S8)85.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars15 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)$4,300 (high)503 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic (S8)85.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars15 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)$4,300 (high)503 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic (S8)63.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars18 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)416 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic (S8)63.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,900444 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S8)63.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg$3,900450 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (S8)63.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars18 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)418 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

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.