There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar XJ, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Jaguar XJ problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 42,909 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 4, 2020
I was on my way to a gig/job, while I was on the highway, going about 65 MPH,the car starts to jerk and the car all of a sudden starts shutting down on me. I almost had a car accident when the car shut off completely. I had to pay for a tow back home since the car won't even start with a jumpstart. Now I can't even turn the car on. I purchased this car on 07/14/2020. Now I have to pay to find out what's wrong with the car, pay for the car to get repaired, I don't know if it's a loss since the last thing I remember was reading 'transmission fault' on my dashboard where the odometer is at.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 37,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2011
I have filed this compliant a couple of weeks ago, but it doesn't appear in the search, so I'm filing it again. I believe jaguar has a serious problem that should be addressed by a mandatory recall. My 2000 xj8 has been having surging problems for years and has gone into limp mode on numerous occasions...usually on the interstate...where I have narrowly missed causing serious accidents. The local jaguar dealer had the car twice, each time for approximately one year. Each time they said it needed a throttle body. After the third throttle body, I called jaguar in new jersey and they contacted…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 93,000 miles · reported Mar 5, 2010
The contact own a 2000 jaguar xj. The contact stated that the driver attempted to start the vehicle that was parked in his garage. The vehicle would not start. The contact stated that the driver and passenger smelled a slight burning odor after trying to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic on january 20, 2010. The mechanic stated that the timing chain guides/tensioners failed. The mechanic took pictures of the timing chain. The contact stated that the vehicle was still at the mechanic at the time of the complaint the approximate failure and current mileages was…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 30,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2010
The car is:jaguar year 2000 xjr 4.0l, w/supercharger with. I was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike at the speed limit when suddenly the engine started running at slow idle speed. The engine speed would not respond to the position of the accelerator pedal. I was told later by progressive auto repair in hamilton va that the problem was that the accelerator pedal position sensor had failed and had to be replaced. I was told that this was attached to the throttle body assembly and could not be bought separately from the throttle body assembly. I bought a new throttle body assembly but still…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 92,500 miles · reported Feb 11, 2009
The contact owned a 2000 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that he frequently experienced unwarranted vehicle acceleration. When the failure occurs, the RPM's increase to 4,000-6,000. The risk of a serious crash was significantly increased. The dealer could not duplicate the failure or produce any error codes to provide a sufficient remedy. He took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and the mechanic located an evaporated system fault error code; however, no repairs were made. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure and current mileages were 92,500. Updated 03/23/09. The consumer…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Jaguar XJ have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar XJ 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?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 42,909 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.