2000 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2000 Jaguar XJ, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2000 Jaguar XJ has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 vs. every other XJ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ median. How we score
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What XJ owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE CAR IS:JAGUAR YEAR 2000 XJR 4.0L, W/SUPERCHARGER WITH. I WAS DRIVING ON THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AT THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING AT SLOW IDLE SPEED. THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE POSITION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS TOLD LATER BY PROGRESSIVE AUTO…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCED UNWARRANTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE RPM'S INCREASE TO 4,000-6,000. THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH WAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE ANY…
UNSAFE CONDITION: 1. IN EARLY SPRING I APPROACHED A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AND APPLIED BRAKE. 2. WHEN I WAS STOPPED WITH MY AUTO IN GEAR AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING, THE CAR TRIED TO DRIVE FORWARD INTO THE CROSSWALK AND THE BACK END STARTED FISH TAILING. 3. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE…
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