2000 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2000 Jaguar XJ, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2000 Jaguar XJ. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Jaguar XJ have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,822 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 shu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2020 · Unknown or other
“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. M”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Jaguar XJ (XJ8, XJ8L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Jaguar XJ model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Jaguar XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Jaguar XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Jaguar XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 13 |
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 8 |
| 2014 Jaguar XJ | 2 | 12 |
| 2015 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 Jaguar XJ | 2 | 8 |
| 2017 Jaguar XJ | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Jaguar XJ
How do I know if my 2000 Jaguar XJ has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
- XK8116 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.