2011 Jaguar XF Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Jaguar XF, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.
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 was accelerating away from traffic lights and the throttle jammed open. I had to switch into neutral to reduce the revs and bring the car under control.”
NHTSA complaint #10616043, filed 2014-07, 19,025 miles“I was on highway with my family travelling 60 MPH when the car suddenly accelerated.. I took my foot off the gas and the speed failed to decrease. I applied the brakes which did work but the engine still continued to race. . The brakes overtook the acceleration and slowed the car but each time I took my foot off the brakes the car resumed accelerating at a high speed( without my foot on the gas.) I slowed the car by applying with force the brakes which was causing a burning smell probably from the brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438207, filed 2011-12, 2,100 miles“Problem: automatic speed limiter malfunction while traveling at 69 MPH setting. Page 87 of owner's handbook states in certain conditions, such as a steep downhill gradient , the vehicle speed may exceed the set speed limit. This is because engine braking is unable to maintain or reduce the vehicle speed. Asl allows select between cruise control and asl. Once set, further accelerator petal pressure will not increase speed beyond set speed. System failed, and a surge in speed to 90 MPH from set 69 MPH happen.incident immediately reported to Jaguar of huntington,1249 e. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485011, filed 2012-11, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated after depressing the brake pedal and activating the push to start feature the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse without any warning. The vehicle also suddenly stopped at the end of her driveway. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer. After performing a diagnostic test they advised her that the report was sent to the united kingdom for interpretation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure, current mileage and VIN were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10494579, filed 2013-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Jaguar XF
35 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jaguar XF
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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