The most-reported XJR run is SAJPX1842WC (1998 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 19% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for XJR model years 1995–2001.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar XJR has 21 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 32% of every XJR complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAJPX1842WC•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| SAJPX1846WC•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| SAJPX1849XC•••••• | 1999 | 1 | — | |
| SAJPX1149SC•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| SAJPX114SSC•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| SAJPD184XXC•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| SAJPX114XSC•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| SAJHX624XVC•••••• | 1997 | — | — | |
| SAJPX1148VC•••••• | 1997 | — | — | |
| SAJHX1243WC•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| SAJP1847WC8•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| SAJWA73B25T•••••• | 2005 | — | — |
Each of the other 9 XJR runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar XJR the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1999 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1995 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 8 | 6 | — | |
| 1995 | 4 | 4 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1995 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 19% of everything Jaguar XJR owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 5 of 25 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Tires | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Jaguar XJR; the 1 below cover build years 1995 to 2001. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 06E043000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1995–2001 |
How serious were they
Of the 25 reports on the Jaguar XJR, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Jaguar XJR | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 25 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar XJR share of that is 25 complaints over 21 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jaguar XJR VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 25 NHTSA complaints from 21 XJR runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which XJR production run has the most complaints?
SAJPX1842WC, a 1998 build, with 2 complaints. The typical XJR run has 1.2.
Which XJR years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1995 lightest at 1.
How many XJR complaints involve a crash?
4% of 25 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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