Jaguar XK: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jaguar XK across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 45 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2007–2009
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2010–2015
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2010–2015
- automatic, 6-speed 2007–2015
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- Post K202 Transmission Control Switch Issues
- Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning
- Lack of Cooling From Air Conditioning
- Title
- Charging a vehicle fitted with Battery monitoring system
- HVAC Evaporator Data Requested Upon Replacement
- FM1 Presets Inoperative / Radio Stuck in AM Waveband
- Transit Protection / Wrapguard Staining
- Earth Stud Repair on Aluminum Body
- Climate Control System Odor
- Inadequate A/C Performance / Direct Pressure Sensing Valve Replacement
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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.