2017 Jaguar XE Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 40%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,455miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Jaguar XE, 40% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,455 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I would like to report for your assistance regarding my wife, inci's unfortunate accident on 10/04/2019. She is suffering significant pain due to post-accident sternum and rib fractures. I am reporting this accident report for her. As clearly documented by the attached video clip, she comes at the front of the garage and stops the car for opening the garage door. Instead of turning right side to park the car that accelerates without any control straightforward and hits the wall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269774, filed 2019-10, 2,900 miles“This vehicle has left me stranded with my family multiple times with out being able to pull over on the side of the road. It’s had so many coolant leaks, hoses bust, and a hand full of coolant leaks in the whole system. The jaguar dealership has worked on vehicle multiple of times without any success. The vehicle while driving didn’t even warn me the coolant was low. When I pulled over and opened the hood, it busted of the coolant cap on its own and coolant was busting out everywhere cause it to leak on me.”
NHTSA complaint #11617073, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,820.”
NHTSA complaint #11676704, filed 2025-07, 101,820 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard abnormal sound coming from the engine and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that on another occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,630.”
NHTSA complaint #11649605, filed 2025-03, 131,630 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed, causing the contact’s wife to veer off the roadway and collide with a tree, where it came to a stop. The contact’s wife reported that the engine compartment caught fire upon impact and that the air bags deployed. As a result of the crash, the contact’s wife sustained a spinal injury and bruising. …”
NHTSA complaint #11685696, filed 2025-09, 30,455 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211157Apr 29, 2022Engine misfire or rough running
- 10202830Oct 15, 2021Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10190008Mar 11, 2021Rattle From Engine Bay
- 10185405Dec 16, 2020The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
- 10185401Dec 16, 2020There is a rattle noise coming from the engine bay.
- 10185247Dec 16, 2020'Adaptive Dynamics Fault' Message Displayed in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
- 10185245Dec 16, 2020Intake Camshaft Variable Cam Timing Actuator - Component Failure
- 10178151Jul 20, 2020There is a noise from the engine.
- 10173442Mar 16, 2020There is a noise from the engine. The charge warning lamp is on.
- 10172197Feb 20, 2020Customer may report lack of power/reduced performance and induction noise under certain driving conditions. Engine may sound very much like it is operating without an air filter…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 8 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jaguar XE
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jaguar XE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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