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%)

Chart based on 77 repairs.
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2008 Jaguar XF engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

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

24000 mi DPF warning then service indicator (for oil change) showing 4500 miles early. DPF reset routine performed. 
28000 mi DSC lights came up with restricted service. Split pipe feeding turbo valve. Once sorted fuel consumption immediately improved by 10%. The same as the fall after the 15000 mile service!? 
24000 mi Diesel particulate filter full. Dealer fixed under warranty. 
59000 mi

£805
Oil sump leak 
16000 mi

£700
car stuck in PARK 
17000 mi Car stuck in PARK 
28000 mi Gear shift controller circuit board replaced 
47000 mi

£30
Smell of exhaust in the cabin. 
11160 mi Reset of Service warning light 
26000 mi

€85
Service Warning Light 
48360 mi

€1500
Replacement of Right Hand Catalytic Converter due to split in pipes Right Hand Turbo replaced 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

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

42780 mi

$660
Coolant sensor reported an error. Faulty sensor and reservoir replaced. 
43400 mi

$6000
Failed O2 sensor led to the failure of both catalytic converters well before the normal end of their life. In shop only three days after CEL lit up, but sensor apparently out of spec much longer. Not covered by warranty. 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

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

34720 mi Fuel trap door did not open. Fuel trap door engine was changed for a new one engine sensor lighted, it turned off after several hours using the car. It did not light on again. I was told it was a minor glitch 
54560 mi ENGINE SENSOR TURNED ON. DEALER TURNED IT OFF AND IT DID NOT LIGHT AGAIN 
137020 mi

€1000
Liquid from cooling system leaked due to a little hole, water pump and some other parts were replaced. Not radiator 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

6000 mi Message displayed "DSC NOT AVAILABLE" Fuel Filler flap failed to open. 
5000 mi Car switched into 'restricted performance' mode - stop starting car fixed this - happened 4 times before the repair. 

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2008 Jaguar XF 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Vehical in limp mode ie. Reduced performance. Fault traced to loose sensor on Catalytic Converter. 

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2008 Jaguar XF Engine Problems

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