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1995 Jaguar XJ: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Jaguar XJ, most recently filed December 1994. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 1campaign 1 steering Source: NHTSA Complaints 1filed Owner reports, 1984–2005 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 12mpg combined $5,443/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 6 L 12-cyl· 4-speed automatic EPA-listed configuration Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Jaguar XJ. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1995 Jaguar XJ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V249000 Filed Dec 30, 1994

STEERING:LINKAGES

Steering · linkages
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS FITTED WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATION NUTS. THESE NUTS RETAIN THE TRACK ROD END BALL PINS TO THE STEERING ARMS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORRECT SPECIFICATION NUTS ON THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported48 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (1)

1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Jaguar XJ, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other XJ years

Best and worst XJ years →
1 1 1 1 11 17 2 2 13 19
1984198619951997199820002002200320042005
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 12 mpg combined

12
mpg combined
11
city
15
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$6,850
CO₂ tailpipe
741 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$5,443per year
$454per month
1,250gallons a year

Miles ÷ 12 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 Jaguar XJ configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
6 L 12-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 12$6,850741

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which XJ years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →1997 Jaguar XJ report1 complaints · 0 campaigns →1986 Jaguar XJ report1 complaints · 0 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

1995 Jaguar XJ FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 94V249000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1995 Jaguar XJ problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 Jaguar XJ get?

EPA rates the 6 L 12-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 11 city, 15 highway and 12 combined mpg.

How does the 1995 XJ compare with other years?

Among the 1984–2005 Jaguar XJ model years at least five years old, the 1984 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (19). The 1995 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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