Major Problems with Jaguar XK Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Jaguar XK to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Jaguar XK

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Jaguar XK.

Model Year	Complaints
2015 XK	1
2014 XK	3
2013 XK	1
2012 XK	2
2011 XK	3
2010 XK	2
2009 XK	1
2008 XK	5
2007 XK	14

Worst 3 Jaguar XK complaints

2014 Jaguar XK WHEELS Mileage: 550 miles

2007 Jaguar XK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 1000 miles

2014 Jaguar XK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Mileage: 1400 miles

Browse Jaguar XK complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and STRUCTURE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jaguar XK owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 jaguar xk. while driving 45 mph the contact had to exert force to the...	6 ~ 21287 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a defect exists in the jaguar xk convertible which has repeatedly and unpredictably prevented the jaguar from operating apparently in...	5 ~ 15509 miles
STRUCTURE 2013 jaguar xk. consumer writes in regards to a headliner collapse. ld js the consumer stated the adhesive on the	4 ~ 9500 miles
WHEELS i bought a new xk in august. i have to question the rationale for equipping it with high performance tires...	3 ~ 650 miles
AIR BAGS when passenger is seated in passenger seat the 'passenger airbag off" light sporatically illuminates. this means that the passenger is...	2 ~ 25050 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. the contact stated that the headlight on the driver side caught fire...	2 ~ 34850 miles
STEERING i bought a new xk in august. i have to question the rationale for equipping it with high performance tires...	2 ~ 1200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES this car (as well as several other sports cars) comes with high performance tires with so little traction in rain...	2 ~ 26775 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xk. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle started smoking...	2 ~ 90000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE first episode i was slowing down to turn left and car turned off. i was able to restart car. jaguar...	2 ~ 17930 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING first episode i was slowing down to turn left and car turned off. i was able to restart car. jaguar...	2 ~ 8100 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the fuel line became disconnected from the top of the fuel pump and fuel leaked onto the asphalt. . this...	1 ~ 29369 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2008 jaguar xk. consumer writes in regards to premature rear window detachment on vehicle convertible top repairs. *smd the consumer...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE this is a 2008 vehicle always garage kept 50 000 miles edges of windshield are delaminating the edges not exposed...	1 ~ 50000 miles
TIRES this car (as well as several other sports cars) comes with high performance tires with so little traction in rain...	1 ~ 550 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY this car (as well as several other sports cars) comes with high performance tires with so little traction in rain...	1 ~ 550 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i bought a new xk in august. i have to question the rationale for equipping it with high performance tires...	1 ~ 1400 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl * the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. the contact stated that the rear differential began leaking fluid. the...	1 ~ 78000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl * the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. the contact stated that the rear differential began leaking fluid. the...	1 ~ 78000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2010 jaguar xk. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck in the...	1 ~ 6300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2010 jaguar xk. while driving approximately 65-70 mph the contact applied the brakes and there was...	1 ~ 300 miles
POWER TRAIN i experienced 4 uncontrolled acceleration events with my leased 2007 jaguar xk coupe in the months prior to march 2009....	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 jaguar xk. while driving 20 mph the vehicle experienced numerous computer failures which caused a...	1 ~ 1000 miles

FAQ

What year Jaguar XK is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 9 years, Jaguar XK models of 2015, 2013, 2009 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Jaguar XK?

Jaguar XK models of 2007 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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