Jaguar XJR Problems by Year

We compared every Jaguar XJR model year from 1995–1999 using 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No XJR year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

199519981999596
Owner complaints per model year, Jaguar XJR. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19996typical—EngineAverage
19989typical—EngineAverage
19955typical—Wheel & TireAverage

* Complaints compared with the median XJR year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Jaguar XJR problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 1998
    735%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    315%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    315%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    210%
  • Seatsworst: 1998
    210%
  • Air bagsworst: 1998
    210%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1998
    210%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1998
    15%
  • Steeringworst: 1999
    15%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Jaguar XJR should you avoid?

None of the Jaguar XJR years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Jaguar XJR problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (7), wheels & tires (3) and speed control & acceleration (3). Engine complaints peak in the 1998 model year.

How many recalls has the Jaguar XJR had?

0 recalls across 1995–1999.

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.