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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
A recurring major electrical problem since the beginning of the year. Neither repair shop nor manufacturer are able to positively identify the problem.
3000 mi
Rear nearside window would occassionally open of its own accord. Window motor (with embedded sensors) replaced. Problem has not returned.
101200 mi
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWING FAULT WHERE NO FAULT EXISTED. TYRE PRESSURE CENTRAL MONITOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.
Heating does not function correctly either too hot or too cold
4000 mi
Heating either too hot or too cold. New control unit.
24600 mi
Steering column groaning when ignition turned on or off.
55000 mi
Reverse camera stopped working, wiring.
92380 mi
$50
One back parking sensor was not functioning anymore.
130200 mi
$200
Alternator got broken
142600 mi
$200
Battery + driver door lock needed to be changed with new ones.
143220 mi
$35
Backlight from the display between speed and RPM was not functioning properly. Display had to be changed which I did DIY using another one from a second hand dash.
Window one-touch up function has quit once and was reprogrammed. Quit again in mid-January.
2000 mi
Most radio presets will not hold memory longer than a day--awaiting Jaguar to create a software solution according to dealer--remains un-repaired.
3400 mi
Software fix for radio presets (that would not hold memory for more than a few days).
25000 mi
US $1500
Dead Battery
1000 mi
Auto-up on rear passenger window did not work. Five minute software update at dealer fixed problem.
15300 mi
HD radio module went out- replaced
2000 mi
1)Radio stations would not stay programed. 2)Rear windows would not go up. Both were fixed with a software update 2 hours in shop.
7000 mi
The drivers power seat will not work. Part had to be ordered. 1st trip to dealer the car was not looked ar 2nd trip to dealer a part had to be ordered. when part comes in 3rd trip to dealer will be to fix it I hope.
Driver's Seat Heating Element failed. Element replaced. Sat Radio losing presets
15700 mi
Global Open function not working
24000 mi
Fuel guage showing empty when tank was at full. Diagnosed as bad sending unit. Tank assembly replaced. Left rear door will not lock/un-lock. Diagnosed as bad door lock motor/latch assembly. Door lock motor/latch assembly replaced.
37500 mi
XM Radio consistently dropping stations. I'd taken it in twice before but they could not replicate the problem. The final time, I allowed them to keep the car overnight and they drove it outside of their normal test area and the problem was noticed.
45000 mi
XM Radio. Constantly drops signal.
37820 mi
C $250
Replace Battery
59000 mi
US $80
Alternator malfunctioned. I think oil leaked on it over the years. The alternator light came on a few days before the alternator went out. Not sure why it happened.
65000 mi
US $1100
Alternator purchased because power steering fluid leaked on it
57000 mi
Intermittent failure of drivers side door speakers Continued problem with drivers door speakers. Tweeter failed, and replaced. Map lights turning themselves on and off. Initial repair failed.
76100 mi
Trunk failed to register as closed due to fault in the wiring harness connecting it to the body. Replaced trunk wire connections.
30000 mi
US $550
Fuel gauge reading incorrect levels.
54000 mi
US $300
Battery died suddenly, called dealer, car was taken to their shop, battery replaced, all is right with the world sensor for dome light circuit board failed, replaced under warranty,
6000 mi
SAT Radio won't hold pre-set stations. software update.
7440 mi
Radio portion of the in-dash communication centre replaced.
11160 mi
AM radio stations would not work on in-dash screen.
Some of the LEDs in the taillights had blown - they had to replace the entire unit under warranty. Car would not start - battery was dead.
20500 mi
US $1000
Right tweeter was faulty.
31000 mi
Bluetooth dropped contacts, infotainment screen occasionally failed to operate correctly.
48000 mi
US $125
Backup camera no longer working. Was $1200 replacement. I declined.
49000 mi
Recall to replace passenger airbag
4960 mi
satellite radio stations presets data was intermittently lost. Software update fixed it.
45560 mi
Trunk warning light showed it was open when it wasn't. Wiring fault. A wire in the harness had chafed through where it joins the trunk lid. It was replaced.
24000 mi
US $412
Rear stop and side lights had leds not working. Replaced left and right assemblies. Driver side Jaguar sense interior light would come on intermittently.
Driver side door handle electrical failure. Horn would sound to denote open door but door was closed. New door parts ordered.
New part installed.
5000 mi
Fuel sending unit failure. Shows erroneous low fuel warning.
12000 mi
Noisy steering column when tilting up and down. Column parts to be replaced. Steering column parts replaced.
16000 mi
Satellite reception issues.
20000 mi
A/C "pipes" replaced. Could eventually corrode. NAV screen frozen on engine start.
22000 mi
Problem with nav display. Jaguar supposedly working on a fix.
23000 mi
Trunk would not open. Wire cut at trunk hinge. Wire replaced.
27000 mi
Rear electrical harness for trunk release and license plate bulbs failed
9000 mi
parking aid sensors work intermittently with message to have dealer check problem.
2300 mi
broken wire tripping fuse
7000 mi
Nav screen died, replaced iPod interface module to fix.
18000 mi
Battery totally discharged, car jumped. Car computer software corrupted as result of jump. Errors recoded and software reinstalled.
31300 mi
several LED modules burnt out in tail lamp assy's Replace tail light assy
All satellite radio pre-sets reset to default station (which is weather) periodically. Jaguar knows of the issue but cannot fix it. Auto headlights turn on randomly in full daylight. No clouds, over-passes, trees or other overhead obstructions for miles. Dealer could not fix this issue.
3000 mi
Tach and speedo needle bounce continuously. Dealer said they all do that, could not fix.
26000 mi
US $120
Both tail lights had LEDs which were non-functional.
48000 mi
US $90
Twice the dash/console has "rebooted" while in sitting in traffic at a light. The screens went dead and restarted back to a functional state. Engine did not die. Service found bad connector. Part on back order.
89000 mi
Dome light touch control was erratic, lights spontaneously go on and off. Replaced controller
1000 mi
No AM radio
Car was dead on a Monday morning. After being towed to the dealer, it was discovered that the battery metering wire had not been connected at the factory. Battery was replaced and wire connected. Car has been fine since.
49000 mi
US $300
Two eProms were updated with programs to correct tire pressure indicator inaccuracy and engine cooling error.
Passenger seat switch intermitantly causing 18 amp drain flattening battery, Jaguar Assist diagnosed & it was delt with by dealer replacing seat switch.
16200 mi
Air conditoning not blowing cold, system had lost over half its capacity, no leak found. Dye added & system will be monitored in case leak shows later.
5580 mi
Rear right power window would malfunction and not stay in the closed position, and took many tries to close. Motor and sensor replaced.
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