Jaguar XK Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Jaguar XK (2007–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XK model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 56,350 | 1 | 206 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 15 | 7,000 | 1 | 207 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Vehicle speed control6 30%
- Electrical system4 20%
- Body and structure3 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 10%
- Exterior lighting2 10%
- Wheels1 5.0%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 5.0%
- Suspension1 5.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “While accelerating to change lanes my vehicle went into wide open throttle. Despite removing my foot from the accelerator and slamming on the brakes the car could only be slowed to 40 MPH. Hit the ignition switch which shut the vehicle down including lights. Appeared I would be rear ended therefore hit ignition and vehicle restarted with car still stuck in wot with foot off accelerator. With engine screaming and right foot fully on brake only able to hold car down to 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489187, filed 2012-12, 55,969 miles2008: “2008 Jaguar XK. Gas pedal accelerated car would not stop till put into neutral. Then rear tires spun and smoked did not stop till engine was turned off> check engine light keeps coming on, dealer says it is a sensor, but it has been there several times and light is still coming on. Is this related to toyota recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10304885, filed 2010-02, 7,100 milesOther Jaguar models
483 complaintsJaguar XF
389 complaintsJaguar X-Type
314 complaintsJaguar I-Pace
235 complaintsJaguar XJ8
167 complaintsJaguar F-Pace
134 complaintsJaguar XJ
118 complaintsJaguar XK8
112 complaints
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. Methodology