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2013 Jaguar

XJ

Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg

Jaguar XJ: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
470
Power to weight
0.114 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.56
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
503 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
119 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,125 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
18 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0
Theft rate
0.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

475 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUCC_APR2025_18

    Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_20

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_18

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_17

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.

  • Nov 27, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76165

    Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected

  • Apr 18, 2022SEATSSFCC_APR2022_41

    A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.

  • Mar 17, 2022SEATSSFCC_MAR2022_44

    A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.

  • Apr 14, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM59597Attachme

    Attachment.

  • and 467 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.