AutoDefect IQ

2007 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Tires (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Jaguar Xj model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

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Complaints
0
Recalls
80
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (80)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

a customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.

Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements

Equipment 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

sim card activation issues

Showing the 6 most recent of 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2020-12-03 · Wheels · 56,496 mi

“serious safety issue with the epb electronic parking brake not disengaging (especially in the xj models), therefore, deeming it impossible to drive the car, and being stranded with no way to drive home or anywhere in an emergency. this issue appears to be electrical in nature, involving the parking brake module. this issue is a published issue in c…”

2012-07-12 · Engine · 38,000 mi

“tl* the contact own a 2007 jaguar xj8. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated with an immediate reduction in the engine power. the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and was coasted to the side of the road. the vehicle restarted a few moments later and resumed normally. the failure occurred in…”

2008-08-11 · Tires

“a discount tire letter was sent to customers saying that the dill air controls tire valves are defective and could cause accidents and fatal vehicle crashes. i can not find the discount tire corporation ceo listed in the letter with the state of texas comptroller's office or the dill air controls company either. is the letter i received legitimat…”

2008-02-18 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 24,805 mi

“driving down the interstate and the sunroof just shattered. i see that this has been a problem in the past but jaguar say it wasn't a issue for my car. nothing hit the sunroof. i remember driving over a particular segment in the interstate that has a dip and then it shattered. *tr…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

Other Jaguar Xj years