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2018 Jaguar XJ

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: Swb 4dr Sedan Xj/Xjr
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 340 hp
Transmission: automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 21 combined · 18 city / 27 hwy
Length: 201.6 in
Curb weight: 4,112 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Jaguar XJ is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,112 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 9% worse than the 2018 large car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2018

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 XJ — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 XJ →

Trims, performance & features

Engine340 hp3.0L 6-cyl

Transmissionautomatic

DriveRWD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

XJ R-Sport

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional

Forward collision warningOptional

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Parking assistOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom (Uk)

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2018 XJ configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Swb 4dr Sedan Xj/Xjr	201.6 in	74.4 in	57.1 in	119.3 in	64.2 / 63 in	4,112 lb	51/49

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
XJ	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-9%	$3,900	416
XJL	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-9%	$3,900	418
XJ AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 26 / 20	-13%	$4,100	444
XJL AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 25 / 20	-13%	$4,100	450
XJ	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 23 / 18	-22%	$4,550	503
XJL	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 23 / 18	-22%	$4,550	503

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.1 MPG2018 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Jaguar XJ.

Similar 2018 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2018 Jaguar XJ (this car)	21 MPG	Not rated	0
2018 BMW 5 Series	30 MPG	Not rated	0
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	25 MPG	★★★★★	0
2018 Audi A6	28 MPG	★★★★★	2
2018 Lexus LS	28 MPG	Not rated	4
2018 Lincoln Continental	21 MPG	★★★★★	2
2018 Tesla Model S	335 mi	Not rated	11

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Jaguar XJ.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Jaguar XJ is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Engine1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 Jaguar XJ buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Jaguar XJ. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other XJ years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2019 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	1	1
2017 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	3	2
2016 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	2	8
2015 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	3	7
2014 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	2	10
2013 XJ	21	201.6 in	Not rated	3	7
2012 XJ	19	201.6 in	Not rated	0	5
2011 XJ	19	201.6 in	Not rated	3	13
2010 XJ	19	201.6 in	Not rated	3	0
2009 XJ	19	206.3 in	Not rated	0	0
2008 XJ	19	206.3 in	Not rated	0	3
2007 XJ	19	200.4 in	Not rated	0	1

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →