Most common 2016 Jaguar XJ problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XJ complaints by model year
Best XJ years: 2010, 2017, 2008. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
2016 Jaguar XJ recalls (2)
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
2016 Jaguar XJ engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Jaguar XJ a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 XJ rates average: 30% fewer complaints than a typical year of the XJ at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Jaguar XJ?
The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (1) and wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Jaguar XJ have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2016 Jaguar XJ, the most recent from October 26, 2017 (instrument cluster/panel). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar XJ?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2017 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Jaguar XJ years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Jaguar XJ problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 13,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.