Most common 1999 Jaguar XJR problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XJR complaints by model year
What 1999 Jaguar XJR owners say
Engine & cooling
1999 Jaguar XJR, the car stalled while cruising between 60 and 70 MPH 3 times in 4 months. The engine would quit. The car would not restart until I pulled over put it in park and started it. This meant a loss of power steering and the brakes possibly failing if they were used to much. The car was repaired on 2-16-04. The throttle body had developed a grove where the throttle plate contacts the bore. This was causing the problem. This stalling puts the driver in a dangerous position on the highway. On the last occasion had to pull off to the side where there was no shoulder. Fortunately the traffic was light.
Engine defect - inability of Jaguar maintenance to repair: the 1999 Jaguar XJR which was purchased June 2002 with 21,715 miles on it for $40,000.00. Vehicle was lemon from beginning. Engine stalled at high speeds, showed itself twice as early as January 2003, only to continue showing itself 3 more times in 2003, 2 more times in 2004, 1 more time in 2005, and one more time in 2006,. Then, again on June 13, 2007, a total of 10 times. Example of serious engine stalling defect. On May 5, 2003, my wife was driving to work in the Jaguar. She was on the dulles toll road traveling at about 60 MPH when the engine died. The car finally came to a stop in the middle lane of the toll road. Cars were ?whizzing? By at high speeds on the left and the right of our stalled vehicle. …
1999 Jaguar XJR engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Jaguar XJR a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 XJR rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the XJR 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 1999 Jaguar XJR?
The engine & cooling — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Jaguar XJR have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Jaguar XJR. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1999 Jaguar XJR problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 31,000 miles; 67% 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.