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2018 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2018 Jaguar XJ is a full-size passenger car that recorded just one owner complaint, focused on the engine, and carried zero recalls—a standout in the model’s reliability history. This places the 2018 model year at the very bottom of the complaint range for the XJ’s 1995–2019 span, tying with the 1995 model’s single issue and far below the peak of 53 complaints in 2005. For researchers, this indicates that the 2018 XJ represents one of the most trouble-free years in the model’s long-term record.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque92 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP245/45R19, P245/40R20; Rear: P275/40R19, P275/35R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0; Rear: 10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2Z28434 alt C2P23089
Battery429123482
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length206.7 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase124.4 in
Curb weight4156 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XJ of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.7–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 XJR LWB
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019XJR575 5.0L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.20 sec575 hpRWD
2016XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2016XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.70 sec340 hpAWD
2016XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V65.40 sec14.00 sec340 hpAWD
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.20 sec550 hpRWD
2013XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.50 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 92 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts92 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.035-.039 in
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.54 lbs.
Oil TypeCompressor oil SP-A2 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity2.71 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.0 Low Pressure Side psi
RPM65.0 @ start up. Low pressure side. rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.0 psi
RPM65.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine CompressionCranking speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 76
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: .709
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .003; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
2125.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
184.0 inch lbs.84 in
237.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages
1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-826 ft. lbs
3Loosen in order.
4Bolts 1-826 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Head Bolts 9-11 on Left Side18 ft. lbs
6Head Bolts 12-13 on Left Side9 ft. lbs
7Bolt 9 on Right Side18 ft. lbs
89
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1026 ft. lbs
3Bolts90 degrees
4Bolts 1-10120 degrees
5Bolt 1118 ft. lbs
69
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M10 Bolts

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
242.0 ft. lbs.42 ft. lbs
370.0 degrees; M8 Bolts70 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
224.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
375.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Level Warning System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (lubricate)
Every 32,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 Jaguar XJ sits within a model sequence for which federal records show the 2010 and 2011 model years each carried three recalls and roughly 477–479 TSBs, while the 2019 model year recorded zero complaints, one recall, and 297 TSBs. For 2018 specifically, the federal data documents one engine-related complaint and zero crash or fire complaints, though the data does not specify a root cause for the engine report. Against the backdrop of 2011’s eighteen complaints and the early high volume of TSBs, 2018’s sparse federal footprint indicates notably reduced owner-reported distress. That minimal complaint activity, combined with the absence of crash or fire grievances, suggests 2018 is one of the more settled years of this model run and a reasonable candidate for purchase contingent on verifying engine integrity during inspection.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
402
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 402 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TUCC_APR2025_222025-04-11Unknown Or OtherCosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model…
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Jaguar_H422_21MAR252025-03-21Unknown Or OtherPowertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_442025-03-17Unknown Or OtherThis extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master…
MRC_H419_N725_MAR2025_432025-03-17Unknown Or OtherThese Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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