There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 93,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 80,300 miles · reported Aug 14, 2011
I own a 2000 jaguar xjr and have had multiple issues with this vehicle and the dealer/repair facility not able to diagnose them which in the end left me with a seized motor at only 80k miles. The first problem was the car going into "fail safe engine mode" which means the vehicle would not start whatsoever for some unknown reason. Took it to a repair facility and said it was a linear switch in the j gate shift console. $700.00 and three months later the same problem persist. Took it back only to find out they cannot diagnose what was causing the car to lock itself out from starting itself.…
Power Train · at 93,000 miles · reported Jan 21, 2010
Jaguar: xj8l, 2000: the timing chain guides/tensioners broke causing catastrophic failure to the engine. It could have happened in traffic as it did to a friend with a year older. With such failure the engine stops abruptly, no matter where it is. This risks serious accidents with injury or death on highways. The guides/tensioners fail before 100k miles any time between about 60 and 95k. They are made of plastic. A new kit is available with metal parts but at $1200 cost for the kit and jaguar does not pay for it, nor the labor to install the new guides, nor the other damage to the engine when…
Electrical System · at 128,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2009
I pulled in to a parking lot and placed my car in park. The car was idling for about 5 min. I notices a flicker of flame from the right front headlight area. I raised the hood and flames from the right front headlight shot up from the front of my car. I poured water on it and called the fire department. I had extinguished the flames just prior to the arrival of the fire department. I just purchased the car used. I had driven it only one week. The fire caused extensive damage to both the right front headlights, the plastic around the headlights, wires in that area, and heat shield on the hood.…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 64,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2008
Jaguar 2000 xjr: while driving vehicle would suddenly display warning message that traction control / asc was not available and would go into a failsafe engine mode. Engine would then run very roughly and would not accelerate past 5-10mph. Mechanic diagnosed a fault code of p0121 which is addressed as a known jaguar technical service bulletin for a "mismatched" connector to the throttle body. Internet research reveals that this is a very common problem experienced by many jaguar owners that is known by jaguar and constitutes a safety hazard. Jaguar knows that it mismatched gold and tin plated…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jaguar XJ Sedan?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 93,000 miles.
Are Jaguar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.