AI Damage2018 Jaguar XE: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Jaguar XE filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and seat belts. The maker issued 303 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 303
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Seats 13% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 13% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 106.
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Seats: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Structure: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 2 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 106 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Rear camera stopped working. When backing up there is a safety hazard of not being able to see low objects behind car. I took it to an independent service center060
The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the low-pressure fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact had the part replaced; however, a week after the repair, the failure returned.
The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster went blank, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service required message and other unknown warning lights were illuminated intermittently.
When it rains, the trunk fills with water killing the batter and causing all kinds of electrical problems. This issue is well documented and confirmed by doing a simple Google search “Water on the Jaguar XE trunk” or visit any of the Jaguar forums that are filled with complaints about water filling the truck of the…
My wife was driving the 1998 jaguar xe 20d with about 13,000 on odometer, on the highway (I-95) at normal speeds when suddenly she saw in an instant that the dash indicated a problem with the tire and the car started to jerk to the other lane and she could barely brake.
Re: pirelli p7 cinturato 225/50r 17 98h my wife was driving the 1998 jaguar xe 20d with about 13,000 on odometer, on the highway (I-95) at normal speeds when suddenly she saw in an instant that the dash indicated a problem with the tire and the car started to jerk to the other lane and she could barely brake.
Dealer leases me a car that does not properly fit a child booster seat. Seat is 12 inches in width and the booster seats do not come less that 15 inches wide. I have contact the dealer and as well left my car for several day to only receive notification that they will not be able to do anything besides reimbursing me…
Seat remains twisted when seat belt is attached and child is not seated properly
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,555 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 26% least complained about).
On average one model year of the XE has 4 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- MIL Illuminated
- MIL on Instrument cluster
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being…
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC),…
This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired JLR…
- These Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under the Class Action…
These Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under the Class Action settlement agreement for clients who own or lease a Settlement Class vehicle, that requires a wired software…
- NGI Infotainment Class Action Settlement
- Infotainment Master Controller (IMC) Extended Warranty
- InControl Touch Pro Wired Update
NHTSA lists 303 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jaguar XE?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, seat belts, fuel system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (25%), rear-view camera (13%), seat belts (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Jaguar XE?
NHTSA lists 303 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Jaguar XE from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.