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2017 Jaguar XJ

US · Large Cars

The 2017 Jaguar XJ is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Combined Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Displacement3.0 L to 5.0 L
Cylinders6 to 8
AspirationSupercharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 20V557000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

    Reported September 12, 2020. View on NHTSA

  • 17V678000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall…

    Reported October 26, 2017. View on NHTSA

  • 16V943000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this…

    Reported December 29, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2017 Jaguar XJ have?

Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Jaguar XJ?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2017 Jaguar XJ front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Jaguar XJ?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.