Jaguar XJ
15 model years from 2005 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2019
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 12 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (13)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 19,935 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 XJ in brief
The 2019 Jaguar XJ is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,112 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 7% worse than the 2019 large car average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Jaguar XJ has 15 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (19), electrical system (12), unknown or other (11).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 12 campaigns and 69 owner complaints.
How the 2005 XJ compares
The 2005 Jaguar XJ is a large car offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 200 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,766 lb (8 4dr Sedan RWD).
About the Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced from 1968 to 2019 by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. A two-door Coupé was also available. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.
From the Wikipedia article "Jaguar XJ", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 XJ pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 XJ
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 XJ
7 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 2 fire reports · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
XJ changes by model year
- 2016
- Lightest version 240 lb heavier
- 2014
- Lightest version 238 lb lighter
- 2013
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
- 2012
- Lightest version 176 lb heavier
- 2010
- New body dimensions: 4.7 in shorter, wheelbase −4.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.2L 8-cyl
- 2008
- New body dimensions: 5.9 in longer, wheelbase +4.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 15 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,125 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,125 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,125 lb | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 3,885 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.6 in | 4,046 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.6 in | 3,869 lb | Not rated | 3 | 13 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.6 in | 3,869 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 206.3 in | 4,001 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 206.3 in | 4,001 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200.4 in | 3,766 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200.4 in | 3,766 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200.4 in | 3,766 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
Alternatives to the 2019 XJ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2019 Lexus LS | 28 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 370 mi | Not rated | 10 |
| 2019 Lexus GS | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →