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2007 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2007 Jaguar XJ, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2007 Jaguar XJ
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Jaguar XJ has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10
Equipment10
Service brakes10
Tires10
Visibility10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 06V-358 · Sep 19, 2006 · 6,199 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE TANK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2007 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

'69'70'71'72'84'86'95'97'98'00'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Jaguar XJ safety ratings

2007 Jaguar XJ 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jaguar XJ, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE06030 · closed Oct 18, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-358
In owners' words

What XJ owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE EPB ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING (ESPECIALLY IN THE XJ MODELS), THEREFORE, DEEMING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND BEING STRANDED WITH NO WAY TO DRIVE HOME OR ANYWHERE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, INVOLVING THE PARKING…
Complaint 11377819 · Dec 3, 2020 · 56,496 miles

Own a 2007 XJ?

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