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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008556,3501206—Not enough data
2007157,0001207—Rising

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

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 miles

2008: “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 miles

Other Jaguar models

Jaguar S-Type
483 complaints
Jaguar XF
389 complaints
Jaguar X-Type
314 complaints
Jaguar I-Pace
235 complaints
Jaguar XJ8
167 complaints
Jaguar F-Pace
134 complaints
Jaguar XJ
118 complaints
Jaguar XK8
112 complaints

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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