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2016 Jaguar Xj Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 10, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2016 Jaguar Xj, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Engine233.3%
  • Airbags116.7%
  • Driver assistance116.7%
  • Electrical116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

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reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough and shook erratically. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where the contact was informed that the engine oil level was low. The vehicle was then towed to EZ Foreign Auto Repairs, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine control module and low engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine and the engine control module needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,464.

NHTSA ID 11749506 · filed Jul 10, 2026

In 2019, I purchased a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle. Over the past four to five years, the Y-pipe for the coolant system has repeatedly cracked and broken after being replaced by the Jaguar dealership. This is a significant safety concern that leads to coolant leakage, triggering a warning light and causing panic to remove the vehicle from the road to prevent overheating, head gasket failure, or potential fire. The Y-pipe is not available upon request, and I was informed that it is made of plastic. Because it goes from hot to cold, it will always be a recurring problem as long as it is manufactured as a plastic component. Another year passed, and the problem reoccurred. The dealership informed me that they are now replacing the Y-pipe with a metal version, but only for the current third iteration. With many YouTube videos and Google searches online from hundreds of people with the same problem, I am shocked that a recall has not been issued yet. This part is clearly defective and should be added to the recall list immediately.

NHTSA ID 11713369 · filed Jan 26, 2026

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION APRIL 17, 2018 WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR (MORE THAN $40,000 DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR) AND DURING THE COLLISION, THE CAR EMITTED A SPRAY/SUBSTANCE INTO THE AIR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA BUT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO MY WIFE WHO WAS RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN IT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHEN IT TURNED IN FRONT OF US. I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IN THE COLLISION. WE WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY FAILING TO PROTECT MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR AS WE HEADED TO MY HOME AFTER I HAD SURGERY THAT MORNING. I DO KNOW THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON SOME JAGUAR XJL MODELS, BUT WE, TO DATE, HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FACT FROM JAGUAR AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE DEFECT AND POOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE WE JUST EXPERIENCED.

NHTSA ID 11091013 · filed Apr 30, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that the failure reoccurred and that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, ran off the freeway, and crashed into a hillside as the "Stability Control" warning message was illuminated. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,300.

NHTSA ID 11509279 · filed Feb 27, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle unsafe to operate. This issue presents a serious safety risk. If an emergency occurs, such as a crash, fire, or other urgent situation, the driver may be unable to exit the vehicle quickly. Being trapped inside the vehicle due to a non-functioning door creates a dangerous condition and increases the risk of injury. The vehicle has been used under normal conditions, and there were no prior indications that the door latch, lock, or electronic mechanism would fail. A complete loss of access to the driver door is not expected and suggests a potential defect in the door latch or locking system. This problem may not be isolated and could affect other vehicles of the same make and model. I am requesting that this issue be investigated as a potential safety defect that may warrant further review or recall. A vehicle door that cannot be opened from inside or outside compromises basic safety and emergency exit requirements.

NHTSA ID 11727978 · filed Mar 30, 2026

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

I LEASE A 2016 JAGUAR XJL WITH 20 INCH JAGUAR RIMS AND TIRES. THESE RIMS/TIRES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE TIRES HAVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING UPON STRIKING ANY SMALL BUMP OR ROAD DEFECT CAUSING THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BULGE AND/OR FAIL AND SOMETIMES THE RIM TO BEND. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD TO REPAIR ONE RIM AND REPLACE 3 TIRES ALREADY....ON 4/26/17, 3/9/18, AND 5/9/18.. AT THIS RATE, I WILL END UP REPLACE OVER 9 TIRES IN A 3 YR LEASE. JAGUAR REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE SOLD WITH A $100,000.00 CAR....OR ANY CAR!

NHTSA ID 11092730 · filed May 9, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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