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What 8 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Jaguar Xj (swb)

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (8)Engine (2)Transmission & drivetrain (2)Brakes (1)Electrical system (1)Fuel system (1)Lights (1)Wheels (1)

1 of 8 complaints match · Lights · clear filters

Nov 14, 2023Lights

The headlights turn themselves off while I’m driving at night. It’s very scary for a minute or two but I manage to get them back on by manipulating the switch. I mentioned this to the service rep at the Jaguar dealership and his response was “ that’s typical of that car”. It’s been doing this since a purchased the car but is getting worse and dangerous.

NHTSA ODI 11555068

Working with the data? Download all 8 complaints as CSV · fetched from NHTSA July 24, 2026

How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2013 Jaguar Xj (swb) verdict →