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2014 Jaguar XJ Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20261 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller

Complaint Summary

The 2014 Jaguar XJ has 15 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve engine and vehicle speed control.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.9/ 10

Based on 15 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ENGINE

4 26.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 13.3%

STEERING

2 13.3%

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 6.7%

SERVICE BRAKES

1 6.7%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 26.7% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 10 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Jaguar XJ

The 2014 Jaguar XJ has 15 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 27% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2014 Jaguar XJ are ENGINE (4), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2), STEERING (2).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 10 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Jaguar XJ?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2013 XJ complaints2015 XJ complaints2016 XJ complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 10 of 10 systems

ENGINE

4 Reports27% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

PROBLEM INVOLVES INTERCOOLER PIPE THAT WAS MADE FOR THE CAR DURING PRODUCTION AND JAGUAR NOW MAKES A NEW INTERCOOLER PIPE DIFFRENT FROM ORIGINAL THAT DOES NOT COME IN THE CAR ORIGINALLY THAT CAUSES CAR TO OVER HEAT AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AS WELL AS RUINING YOUR WATER PUMP WHICH IN TIME IF NOT TREATED CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND ENGINE DAMAGE ALSO REAR SUSPENSION HAS FAULTY BUSHINGS AND AIR SUSPENSION IS LEAKS CAUSING SUSPENSION TO BREAK DOWN EASILY AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT NOT TO LAST MAY CAUSE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE MAKING IT HAZARDOUS ON THE ROAD

9/24/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO JAGUAR FREEPORT (146 W SUNRISE HWY, FREEPORT, NY 11520, (516) 771-9700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW WATER PUMP AND COOLING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERCOOLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,903.

10/22/2018

2 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEADACHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,748. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

12/2/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 07/18/17*LJ *CN

5/5/2016

STEERING

2 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

9/10/2025

Sudden loss of power steering while driving at 40 to 50 mph followed by engine stalling on highway

9/12/2025

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR FUNCTION ON MY 2014 XJ AWD MALFUNCTIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I GET THE FAULT MESSAGE, "BLIND SPOT MONITOR BLOCKED" EVEN THOUGH NOTHING IS BLOCKING THE SENSOR. THIS FUNCTION STOPS WORKING UNTIL I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO ROSENTHAL JAGUAR OF TYSON CORNER IN VIENNA, VA TWICE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION. THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. OTHER JAGUAR OWNERS WITH THIS FEATURE IN THEIR VEHICLES ARE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THE JAGUAR VEHICLES THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED SO THAT A SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM AND A RECALL CAN BE CONDUCTED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR

9/26/2014

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEADACHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,748. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

12/2/2014

AIR BAGS

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEADACHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,748. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

12/2/2014

WHEELS

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT THE FUEL STATION AND PLACED AIR IN THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE, AND THE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIMS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

5/2/2017

SUSPENSION

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

PROBLEM INVOLVES INTERCOOLER PIPE THAT WAS MADE FOR THE CAR DURING PRODUCTION AND JAGUAR NOW MAKES A NEW INTERCOOLER PIPE DIFFRENT FROM ORIGINAL THAT DOES NOT COME IN THE CAR ORIGINALLY THAT CAUSES CAR TO OVER HEAT AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AS WELL AS RUINING YOUR WATER PUMP WHICH IN TIME IF NOT TREATED CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND ENGINE DAMAGE ALSO REAR SUSPENSION HAS FAULTY BUSHINGS AND AIR SUSPENSION IS LEAKS CAUSING SUSPENSION TO BREAK DOWN EASILY AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT NOT TO LAST MAY CAUSE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE MAKING IT HAZARDOUS ON THE ROAD

9/24/2018

POWER TRAIN

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

BACKED CAR OUT OF GARAGE ONTO DRIVEWAY. PASSENGER SIDE MIRROW WAS NOT IN PROPER POSITION. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT ENGINE RUNNING. WALKED AROUND CAR AND WHEN I TOUCHED MIRROR VEHICLE STARTED MOVING FORWARD. JUMPED IN PASSENGER DOOR AND LEANING ACROSS CONSOLE PUT HAND ON BRAKE. BOTH DOORS SLAMMED SHUT AND WERE DAMAGED AS DOORS HIT GARAGE FRAME.REACHED UP WITH OTHER HAND AND SHUT ENGINE OFF. A FEW YEARS AGO I HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN I TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE AND TOUCHED THE GAS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS WAS A SOFTWARE ISSUE AND DEALER HAD TO REPROGRAM SO IT DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE REVERSE WHERE THE ENGINE WAS IN PARK BUT STARTED MOVING FORWARD ON ITS OWN. DRIVEWAY SLOPES DOWN FROM THE GARAGE TO THE STREET.

11/30/2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2014 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low coolant warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak. Despite the repair, the failure immediately recurred. The vehicle was next taken to a dealer where the damaged coolant hose was replaced. Several other unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after the repairs. The contact then took the vehicle to two other independent mechanics where they both confirmed the coolant leak failure; however, the failure remained after each repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

8/30/2021

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2014 Jaguar XJ?

The most reported complaint category for the 2014 Jaguar XJ is ENGINE, with 4 owner reports. That is about 27% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING.

Are complaints about the 2014 Jaguar XJ a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 10 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2014 Jaguar XJ?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2014 Jaguar XJ severe?

10 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Jaguar XJ: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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