2013 Jaguar Xj Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Jaguar Xj.

20122014
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Jaguar Xj Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Jaguar Xj.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Jaguar Xj

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~370 vehicles.

14V292000Electrical System:software
~70 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

14V157000Suspension:rear
~297 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

14V123000Equipment:other:labels
~3 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

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2013 Jaguar Xj — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Jaguar Xj reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Jaguar Xj has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Jaguar Xj?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2013 Jaguar Xj have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 370 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Jaguar Xj?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xj reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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