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Jaguar XF repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (9%)

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Jaguar XF electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 173 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

24800 mi USB port never worked. 

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2016 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

23000 mi Electrical malfunction turning off AC into lock mode and no AC until fixed 

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2014 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1100 mi cooling fan repair 

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2013 Jaguar XF 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

85000 mi

£200
Battery reported not charging. Eventually all systems shut down and car was towed. Charged battery overnight then took to garage who reported faulty alternator. 
140000 mi

£500
Door lock solenoid and sensor failure 
165000 mi

£1500
Compressor failure 

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2013 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

46181 mi

A $660
Broken window regulator cable, Rear RHS. Regulator removed and sent to specialist shop for cable replacement. 
60140 mi

A $1254
Supply and fit new AC compressor. Note dollar amounts are Australian $. 

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2012.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

19423 mi

£395
Pipe leak in the aircon coolant found following complaint that aircon was no longer cooling. Took 3 weeks to obtain the part. No work around was available dispite asking.. Pipe repair kits etc.. 

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2012 Jaguar XF

Engine not specified

13000 mi Electrical fault related to battery. Dealer inspected car, said all should be well. 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

28000 mi Rattle from driver side door. Window regulator changed 
16080 mi COURTESY LIGHTS FAILED REQUIRING FITMENT OF NEW JUNCTION BOX SCREEN FOR AUDIO/NAV/AIR CON ETC KEEPS CUTTING OFF REAR PARKING SENSOR U/S 
18000 mi Replace seat heating system in driver's seat 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

13000 mi buttons to select satnav, phone, etc on the dash were sticking 
16000 mi Interior lights coming on and not turning off 
56000 mi

£300
New battery 
23000 mi Led indicator light failure new headlight fitted under warranty 
28000 mi

£238
Start Stop battery needed replaced - due to towbar electrics being (incorrectly) connected to it 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 163hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

76766 mi

A $1090
Stop Go Batteries ( 2 ) replaced 
90030 mi

A $489
Both batteries required replacement. Main battery & Stop/Go 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36000 mi Information center would indicate that battery was low after about 5 minutes of accessory mode. Car would always start easily however. 
40000 mi Passenger airbag replaced. 
63000 mi

US $160
Replaced original battery 
41000 mi

US $800
Passenger door cannot be closed with remote or door button 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

42000 mi Keyless entry keyfob malfunctioned and had to be repaired. 

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2011.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59800 mi

£225
rear camera wiring loom break. main dealer charged £75 to put on computer and £175 to replace the wire. 
80200 mi Heated rear window does not function. Loose connection only. DIY fix 
20460 mi Total failure of information panel. Software upgrade seems to have fixed it. 
24180 mi Left Hand headlamp unit replaced due to height adjuster damage This was caused by dealer staff 
34100 mi Faulty rear parking sensors 

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2011.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

76000 mi

£30
headlight bulb 3rd time in 3 years 

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2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37200 mi

€1124
TPMS central module failed showing low tyre pressure in each wheel in turn then goes off then on again continually cycling each wheel in turn. Also O/S/R TPMS valve was faulty 
28000 mi Folding mirror failed 
15000 mi Replaced driver's wing mirror with faulty heating element. 
16000 mi manual overide switch for parking sensors required replacement, took two trips to diagnose and repair. 
22300 mi Tyre pressure monitor system, control unit replaced 
24200 mi Tyre pressure monitoring system again 
24900 mi tyre pressure monitoring system again, finally repaired found to be faulty connector on sensor 
79000 mi

£1000
Replaced alternator 
54000 mi

£1700
New battery needed. 

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2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

49600 mi

€250
Wiring failure to boot/trunk. Unable to open by any means. Temporary fix. 
50220 mi

€270
Wiring loom in boot ( trunk) lid replaced due to several wires breaking in flexible joint between the car and the lid. 

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2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 510hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

32000 mi TPMS System Error Fault 
35000 mi TPMS was circling around all the tires at the same time. Pressure OK. Told me pressure was low and sent me on my way. TPMS continues to circle around all tires and sometimes presents TMPS System Fault in the DIC. Car being returned for this 
44000 mi

US $1500
TPMS indicating all tires with pressure problems. Controller replaced. When in for repair in July, TPMS problem ignored by Jaguar North Houston. 
47400 mi Driver door required two pulls to open when locked. Dealer kept throwing parts at it but each part had to be ordered overnight. Ended up factory wiring diagram was wrong and unable to diagnose problem as a result. 2.5 elapsed weeks to fix 

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2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 470hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $570
Driver automatic door lock failed. Needed replacement. 

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2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

81000 mi Passenger Air Bag Replaced - Recall 
63240 mi

$330
Rear LED Light cluster partial failure. Replacement with 2nd hand right hand cluster unit 
5300 mi Sat radio would loose presets 
31000 mi R headlamp stopped working. Bulb was fine, wiring harness was melted. 
40000 mi interior lights stopped working.  
46000 mi Driver window would not go up on auto 
47000 mi Low coolant light. Found it to be a sensor in the tank. 
27000 mi Short in driver side visor for vanity mirror was casing fuse to blow 
52300 mi Keyless entry was not working on driver side doors. 
43400 mi

C $350
Electric Windshield defroster on driver's side not working. Problem traced to burned wiring harness connector. Not covered by 5 year 80000km warranty as it is claimed it is only a 4 year warranty. Drivers seat lumbar blowing fuses. Was previously reported to selling dealer who claimed a wiring harness was pinched and repaired. Obviously not the case! Replacement part ordered from UK, waiting for arrival. 
47120 mi Driver's window regulator broken. 
81840 mi Passenger window regulator required replacement. 
99820 mi Passenger airbag recall 

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2010.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

238-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52200 mi Air Con Condenser failed. 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

101200 mi TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWING FAULT WHERE NO FAULT EXISTED. TYRE PRESSURE CENTRAL MONITOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 
16000 mi 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. 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

55000 mi Reverse camera stopped working, wiring. 
1000 mi Heating does not function correctly either too hot or too cold 
4000 mi Heating either too hot or too cold. New control unit. 
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. 
24600 mi Steering column groaning when ignition turned on or off. 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 510hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

25000 mi

US $288
Radio kept losing preset stations. Software was updated. 
8360 mi

€20
Set up the headlights 
13000 mi battery wire loose 
24000 mi alternator died 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 470hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

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 
86000 mi

US $3000
Complete AC replacement. 
25000 mi

US $1500
Dead Battery 
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. 
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).  

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

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 
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. 
3000 mi Upgraded Bowers & Wilkins stereo - tweeter blown, was buzzing Bowers & Wilkins tweeter replaced 
16700 mi 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 
7440 mi Radio portion of the in-dash communication centre replaced. 
11160 mi AM radio stations would not work on in-dash screen. 
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. 
7000 mi Nav screen died, replaced iPod interface module to fix. 
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 
6000 mi SAT Radio won't hold pre-set stations. software update. 
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. 
30000 mi

US $550
Fuel gauge reading incorrect levels. 
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. 
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 
37820 mi

C $250
Replace Battery 
2300 mi broken wire tripping fuse 
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, 
9000 mi parking aid sensors work intermittently with message to have dealer check problem. 
14000 mi Software update Sat Radio losing presets 
15000 mi 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. 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

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. 
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 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. 

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2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

238-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14300 mi 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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2010 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

40800 mi

£3509
Split air con pipe 

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2009.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

55800 mi

€200
TPMS malfunction. Control module replaced. 
70680 mi

€400
Rear camera fault. Trunk wiring loom replaced and faulty connection at the back of touch screen corrected. 
84320 mi

€108
Expansion vase leaking by a small crack. Replaced. 
5250 mi Replace cracked TPMS valve 

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2009.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36000 mi Fallo en dos diodos led del piloto trasero derecho (Failure of two right tail light LEDs.) 

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2009 Jaguar XF

Engine not specified

60000 mi

US $130
display inoperative, flickers constantly, wont power up 
6000 mi

US $48
Keyless entry wouldn't work in hot weather. Dealer uses Enterprise and makes customer pay tax on "free" loaner car. Original dealer couldn't replicate. Second dealer fixed incorrectly. Returned to original dealer for more analysis and finally repaired. 
20000 mi Loose battery cable 
24000 mi Both key fobs - battery low. I replaced batteries and one worked fine. Other failed completely. Dealer said there was a service bulletin to replace backs which they did. One still didn't work. Replaced computer board. Works fine. 

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2009 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 207hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

46000 mi split pipe - replaced and recharged 
24800 mi defect of one led in right rear light, replaced entire light block 
13640 mi rear light block replaced (under warranty) due to one small led failure, third time this has been done 
25420 mi The light internal in the car occatinaly turned on and off. Solved by lubrication by dealer in 30 minutes. 
28520 mi Drive select knob frozen in Drive position. OK after waiting 30 minutes but failed several times. Finaly permanent error. fail reported in display is gearbox fault 
78120 mi Replacing rear light cluster because of dead LED's 
11000 mi New driver side dipped headlight bulb fitted by dealer (Philips XTreme H7)  

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2009 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9920 mi Warning of low battery. Battery was fine, they replaced all modules for free as problem was mentioned before warranty ended. 
23000 mi

US $600
Inside electric door lock actuator failed. 
3000 mi Short to ground affecting interior systems of glove box, interior lights, rear window screen. Could not fix problem in time at shop, scheduled to come back after the weekend so I could have my car over the weekend Short to ground fixed - found to be the vanity lights in the sun visors causing the problem 
35000 mi electrical short for the cabin lights (sporadically turned on by themselves) 
12000 mi air conditioning would quit working while in auto. mode. It would begin to pump out warm air. The only way it could be corrected was to turn the car off or turn the air conditioning off. The dealer replaced the evaporator temperature sensor. 
23000 mi Passenger side tail light not functioning. None of the LED lights lit. Entire tail light replaced. 
24000 mi Several LED bulbs out within driver's side tail light. Entire assembly replaced. rear vents blow warm air when A/C is on and blowing cool air in the front. 
30500 mi Instrument cluster not illuminating properly 
29000 mi Driver's side seat heating stopped working 
2000 mi Audio system will not play any AAC files. Car manual states that it does. Jaguar has been unable to answer what files it will play. IPod discharges overnight when using ipod interface. Car reported various faults including adaptive dynamics fault, suspension fault. Dealer tightened connections to battery. Door chime distorted. Instrument pack replaced. 
800 mi Navigation 
45900 mi

US $120
AM radio went out. Only way to fix (according to dealer) is replace entire audio unit for $1150. Car no longer under warranty. Not worth it, won't repair. 
48000 mi AM radio never repaired. 
14000 mi Pinch sensor in driver's window defective - window would go up, then automatically go back down. Defective rain detector. Dealer replace wiper stalk. 
32700 mi Front window motors replaced - windows would not go up and stay up (anti-pinch sensors bad). 
32200 mi

US $300
Compressor change 
22000 mi Driver auto window up wouldn't work, it would go up, hit top, and come back down. Dip Mirror in reverse wouldn't work. All started when they updated software (without my knowledge until after pick-up). Low Battery Warning, "Car not in Park" alert Driver window won't automatically close. Hits stop (end) and then rolls down as if something had blocked. 
23300 mi The cool vents that rotate....dumb idea... just another gadget that stops working.. Vents jam during rotation. Dealer to replace all of them. Driver window auto up not working - they replaced a switch. They also replaced the driver tail light array (can't do just one bulb). Back ordered back in March or April. 
31500 mi They replaced all of the vents but one. The one they didn't replace still has issue. ALso, they curbed by wheels, scratched my paint job. 
34000 mi Blind spot monitor stopped working, side mirror replaced (stopped working again a month later); also replaced sunroof damaged during roof repair and wheel curbed by dealer. 
36000 mi Passenger side mirror reverse dip not working again Air blows warm under hard acceleration Passenger overhead light comes on and off on its own 
36000 mi Passenger rear view mirror Blind Spot indicator not working, Reverse Dip not properly working (binding). 
6000 mi Rear tailight replaced 
14000 mi Map light came on intermittenly without activating. Part replaced and no further problem reported. 
20240 mi Front Passenger window will not close properly via the auto-close function. Window tops out and then re-opens, appears that the window has somehow become misaligned/ 
60000 mi

US $2000
Mysteriously, the A/C was working fine when the car went into the shop for wheel bearings. The A/C needed a re-charge and new purge valve. Amazing timing! 
13800 mi trunk open warning wouldn't clear, which wouldn't allow the doors to lock and trunk could only be opened with emergency key. replaced wiring harnest at trunk. successful repair. 
19400 mi LED brake light assemby burned out and had to be replaced. 
31000 mi

US $122
Replaced battery and repaired wiring that was damaged during an attempt to jump start with jumper cables. 
44000 mi

US $128
GETTING COOLANT LEVEL LOW WARNING WHEN LEVEL WAS NORMAL. I REPLACED COOLANT TANK WHICH CONTAINED LEVEL SWITCH. 
25000 mi Fuel level sensor failed 
27000 mi fuel level sensor failed. Parts ordered in October, I did not have time to deal with it until early December. Dealer successfully repaired car in 1 day. Interior lighting turned on and off by itself apparently at random. Dealer successfully repaired during service date for other problem. 
44800 mi

US $1700
Pass window regulator replaced Interior lights come on and off randomly. Head module ordered, but on backorder. May be several weeks for part--not a huge issue, but irritating. 
49000 mi Overhead light unit replaced 
15500 mi Security system thought a door was open but it was not. It beeped at me on and of for Weeks. 
20140 mi

C $1000
The car did not recognize the smart key, new module and reboot! Also new fan belt! 
91760 mi

C $750
TPMS main unit and parking aid unit - Montreal winters are brutally hard on any car! 
48980 mi

C $400
Tire pressure system failure. Psgr mirror not dipping in reverse 
52380 mi Dash speaker that chimes for seatbelt and turn signal has gone silent, apparently the whole dash instrumentation has to be changed to repair, and not covered under the extended warranty purchased, which is total BS. 
63860 mi

C $100
HID Headlight burnt out, changed it myself. 
78740 mi Speaker for chimes never repaired. 

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2009 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

39000 mi Several LEDs were not working in left tail lamp. Dealer replaced both tail lamps under warrantee. 
42928 mi Fuel filler door became increasingly difficult to open. It is electrically controlled, though mechanically activated by pressing on the door. There were factory upgrades to the mechanism and hinge that were installed by the dealer. 
70000 mi

US $1200
Early XF models have a known problem with erroneous erratic false low tire pressure indications showing on the driver console. This car has had the problem for some time. The problem can be fixed with a simple software update to the TPMS. 
2000 mi no turn signal/seat belt warning - dealer ordered new sound pack 
3000 mi Dealer install sound pack from ordered parts. All warning chime and turn signals are now functioning. Reprogram key fob. 
1240 mi Not enough refrigerant in the system when weather turned very hot. A/C was not cooling passenger side quickly enough. 
1000 mi Sunroof motor was defective. Park assist switch malfunction. 
1000 mi Park assist switch fixed, loose wires. New sunroof motor installed. 
2000 mi Wiper motor would not shut off. Replaced wiper motor. Front Door Speakers - static and not working - fixed electrical short in door 
7000 mi Static from speaker even when car is off. Recall K032 replaced wiper switch with a defective unit and washers malfunctioning. Required another replacement. 
24000 mi Console light would come on by itself when sold. 
87700 mi

US $115
Passenger side headlight burned out. 
109000 mi

US $370
The trunk latch shorted and was replaced 
Moonroof switch doesn't work reliably, so they ordered a replacement. 
10000 mi Repaired speakers. Repaired instrument cluster. 
40000 mi Map light assembly became faulty, so the dealer replaced it under warranty 
32000 mi Electronic control of trunk release failed. Repair done under warranty with new parts.  
34000 mi Rear LED lamps - both driver and passenger side - failed. Complete lighting units needed to be replaced 
54300 mi The dealer said a couple of LEDs had failed in both lights and as there was a recall (K107) they replaced them both. I was completely unaware of this. 
61000 mi

US $599
one of four of the interior dash vents not rotating open. Dealer found code b11f9-00, code cleared, essentially waiting for it to fail before warranty will replace. 
74000 mi Warranty replacement of the circuit board that controls the driver and passenger map lights. Drivers map light would randomly come on - updated circuit board was fitted. 
49300 mi Replace rear led tail light assy. 
14880 mi radio was not receiving AM. Radio was replaced. 
18600 mi

C $95
Trunk open light on, could not open trunk electrically. Wire Broken on trunk harness at hinge. Repaired. 
20000 mi At start up, shift to drive, or reverse,all indicators show gear selection,but car remained in neutral--engine rev's and rpm rev's, but no movement. 
20000 mi Transmission not shifting into gear--software glitch--reprogrammed--works fine. 
27000 mi Smart Key failure. Broke key lock cover attempting to use manual key. Smart key has had battery replaced 3 times in past 12 months. Smart key replaced,and lock cover replaced. 
30000 mi Between headlamps is small bulb. One failed. 2 hour wait. Small bulb on other side also failed within two weeks. 
55000 mi Have lost AM radio. Would cost $2,500 to fix. Heat vents won't open or close automatically, $1,000+ to fix. 
207000 mi Recall - Airbags 

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2009 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

238-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9300 mi inside lighting turn on on its own during driving brake assist fault flashing in the secreen during driving 
1860 mi During the auto closing of the rear window the window would go up and then instead of stopping would return back down. 
40680 mi Map lights turn on and off on their own 
46280 mi Rear door lock does not lock 
99200 mi

€200
Compressor A/C valve repair 
22940 mi Passenger door was not unlocking when driver opened the door. lock mechanism of passenger door replaced. 
50220 mi when approaching car to unlock using keyless entry, not all doors unlock and i manually have to press the unlock button inside the car for all the doors to unlock. 
35340 mi Pedestrian alert system. Computer chip replaced. 

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2009 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

34000 mi Front door speaker crackling, connections adrift 

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2009 Jaguar XF 4-door

supercharged 8-cylinder automatic 2WD

5000 mi Failed turn signal indicators; dashboard module needed to be replaced. 

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2008.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 207hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47700 mi DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, NEW WINDOW MOTOR WAS FITTED 
49000 mi PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED CLOSING CORRECTLY, NEW MOTOR FITTED. REAR OFFSIDE PARKING SENSOR FAULT. DISABLED PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM BOTH FRONT AND REAR. 

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2008 Jaguar XF

Engine not specified

21080 mi Second H4 headlight bulb replacement. 
24800 mi H4 headlight bulbs have had to replaced 3 times now (I think this is a construction bug - they get too hot). 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 204hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16000 mi rear led light cluster failed 
12000 mi Failure of touch screen and all related functionality. Heated mirrors not functioning after repair. 
USB connector not working USB connector replaced 
21800 mi Keyless entry and start not working. 
24000 mi Window doesn't shut. 
6000 mi Error messages displayed; 16 fault codes diagnosed. Faulty park brake switch was the cause. 
12000 mi Drivers side front window not closing properly Number plate bulb holder replaced 
25000 mi one touch close drivers door window not functioning 
26200 mi New window regulator installed. 
36000 mi

£1380
Interior coutesy light fault - not coming on when supposed to. 
37000 mi

£120
auto headlight sensor failure 
15500 mi

€200
Interior Lamp comes on by itself. Offside Light cluster some lights gone. 
29760 mi

€150
Interior Light unit changed due to lights coming on by themselves. 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

43400 mi

$800
Failed A/C condenser unit - required replacement plus re-gas Faulty fuel gauge led to the vehicle running out of petrol with 1/4 of a tank showing on the gauge and the trip computer showing 100 km of range. Recovery to dealer required 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69800 mi

€700
Key to open trunk would not work. It was impossible to open the trunk due to failured on electrical engine that opened it 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

12000 mi Sat Nav firmware upgraded to improve algorythm when calculating best route. Also User interface had minor changes. 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4-door

Engine not specified

20460 mi rear camera failed, needed new harness. sold before parts came in new owner fixed under warranty 

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Jaguar XF Electrical Problems

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