2016 Jaguar Xj Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Jaguar Xj.

20152017
Complaints
8
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Jaguar Xj Problems

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

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jaguar Xj.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2016 Jaguar Xj

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,052 vehicles.

17V678000Instrument Cluster
~7,036 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

16V943000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~16 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

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2016 Jaguar Xj — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Jaguar Xj reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Jaguar Xj has 8 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Jaguar Xj?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Jaguar Xj?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Jaguar Xj include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Jaguar Xj have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,052 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 2016 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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