2008 Jaguar XF Jaguar XF 2008

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2008 Jaguar XF repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (8%)

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2008 Jaguar XF electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

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. 
25000 mi one touch close drivers door window not functioning 
26200 mi New window regulator installed. 
12000 mi Drivers side front window not closing properly Number plate bulb holder replaced 
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. 
16000 mi rear led light cluster failed 
12000 mi Failure of touch screen and all related functionality. Heated mirrors not functioning after repair. 

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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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2008 Jaguar XF Electrical Problems

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