1986 Jaguar Xj recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Jaguar Xj under individual trim or body names rather than "Xj", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
10/17/2008 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY 1986 JAGUAR XJ HAS BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR A WEEK AND FINALLY HAS REFUSED TO ENGAGE THE GEARS. IT IS BASICALLY STUCK IN IDLE MODE AND NOT MOVING. THE SITES I READ SAID TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO THIS SITE. I PLAN TO HAVE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM FOR OTHER SOURCES OF TROUBLE. *TR