repaired · 2016 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2014 Jaguar XJ, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-157 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Jaguar XJ has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Visibility/wiper
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
11 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2014 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
In owners' words
What XJ owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving at 65 mph on the highway, the coolant system failed catastrophically without warning. This sprayed boiling coolant onto the hot engine block, filling the cabin with smoke, blinding visibility, and causing the engine to shut down suddenly in active traffic.
The contact owns a 2014 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, and then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not…
CAR STOPPED WORKING IN THE FREEWAY WARRANTY DETECTED,AFTER I HAD TO PAY $1200 TO TEAR ENGINE, THAT A HOSE BEHIND ENGINE WAS DISCONNECTED WHICH CAUSED OVERHEATING OF ENGINE. NO SENSOR WARNING ALERTS SHOWN. CAR HAS 64K MILEAGE SOLD WITH 41K. WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER DEALER WILL START CHARGING ME FOR…
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