Jaguar XF Reliability and Common Problems

Even though owners agree that the Jaguar XF is a spacious and comfortable executive car that’s fun to drive, it’s not as known for its reliability and depreciation value. According to CarEdge.com, A Jaguar XF will depreciate by 60% after five years and will have a five-year resale value of approximately $25,500 from a selling price of $63,500.

Are Jaguar XFs Reliable?

The Jaguar XF isn’t that reliable. RepairPal.com gives this model an average reliability rating of 3.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 22nd out of 31 luxury midsize cars. Edmunds.comalso gives the Jaguar XF average expert ratings (7.4 out of 10). Poor annual ownership cost is one of the factors that dragged the model down in RepairPal’s reliability rankings. On average, it takes about $1,000 a year to maintain this model. Compared to other luxury midsize cars ($750) and other vehicle models ($650), the Jaguar XF is really expensive to take care of. 

The probability of encountering issues that require major repairs for the Jaguar XF is fairly average, at 12%, which is the same rate for other luxury midsize cars and other vehicle models in general. Despite the average repair severity rate, the Jaguar XF has a pretty high unscheduled repair frequency rate, at 0.7 times per year. In comparison, luxury midsize cars are only repaired 0.6 times per year and other vehicle models are repaired 0.4 times per year. 

With proper care and maintenance, the Jaguar XF can last up to 200,000 miles. Some owners have even shared on this forum that they encountered major problems only at the 130,000-mile mark.

Top Jaguar XF Problems

The Jaguar XF doesn’t have a lot of problems listed on CarComplaints.com. In fact, there are only 15 reports on the website. Still, the Jaguar XF has some common problems:

USB Drive Not Working

According to CarComplaints.com, the most common 2016 Jaguar XF problem is a malfunctioning USB drive. While this issue only has one report on the website, Jaguar released at least three technical service bulletins (TSBs) to address this problem. According to the report, the vehicle’s sound system couldn’t identify the music, artists, or albums accurately when a device had been plugged in via the USB drive. The owner noticed this issue at around 200 miles.

TSBs #SSM74557, #SSM72773, and #6-349NAS were all released to address the USB-related issues in some XF units. Of the three TSBs, #SSM72773 was the first one to be issued in May 2016. This TSB contains diagnosis and repair procedures for USB connectivity issues. TSB #6-34NAS was issued in March 2017. This TSB addressed the fact that some XF units may not have the hardware required for USB 2.0 communication. Lastly, TSB #SSM74557 was issued to address infotainment system connectivity issues when connected with Apple devices with iOS versions 12.2 and 12.3 via the USB cable and CarPlay mode active. 

Supercharger Issues 

According to CarComplaints.com, the worst 2014 Jaguar XF problem is a knocking or rattling noise from the supercharger. Unfortunately, the only user-submitted report of this issue doesn’t provide much detail aside from mentioning a related TSB. According to the affected owner, they noticed the issue at around 18,300 miles and it cost them $1,900 to repair. 

The TSB mentioned in the report is TSB #JTB00356NAS1, which was released in June 2014. According to this bulletin, the clattering or knocking noise heard from the engine may be caused by a worn torsional isolator or torsional isolator spring support shaft that’s triggering an excessive backlash in the supercharger drive. The document contains diagnosis and repair procedures as well as warranty information for affected drivers. Aside from the Jaguar XF, other models also covered by this TSB include the 2014 F-TYPE (X152), and the 2013-2014 XJ Range (X351).

TPMS Indicator Light On

According to a 2012 Jaguar XF owner, they had problems with their tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light starting at 45,000 miles. This is the only user-submitted report for this particular model year, and it doesn’t provide much information aside from the fact that technicians had difficulties diagnosing and fixing the issue. The owner didn’t provide the solution that fixed this issue or the price of repairs. 

Looking through the TSBs and recalls for the 2012 XF, there is one TSB that specifically addresses the TPMS issue. TSB#JTB00317NAS1 was released on October 25, 2013. According to this document, the intermittent display of a low pressure warning or the illumination of the TPMS indicator light may be caused by a software issue. The bulletin details service instructions for the technician as well as relevant warranty information for the affected owner.

 As of writing, there are five recalls and over 400 TSBs for the 2012 Jaguar XF.

Bubbling Dashboard

A 2010 Jaguar XF owner has reported that the leather covering of their vehicle’s dashboard started separating and bubbling from the underlayers. According to the report, the Jaguar dealership refused to replace the dashboard. This problem occurred at about 65,000 miles. As of writing, there are no recalls or technical service bulletins for this specific problem. 

Engine Dies While Driving

The worst 2009 Jaguar XF problem is the engine shutting off while driving. According to the only report posted on CarComplaints.com, the affected owner was driving 70 miles per hour on the interstate when his car suddenly shut off. Before this, he heard the seat belt notification bell ringing three times and saw the “Start/Stop Button is pressed” warning light illuminate. Luckily, the owner was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The owner said that this incident repeated itself three more times for three weeks. 

When the owner brought his vehicle to the dealership, the technicians told him that the internal shifter and keyless vehicle module were faulty. The repair cost him $1,500. Unfortunately, the same issue happened immediately after he picked up the car from the dealership.

Of the 310 TSBs and 6 recalls for the 2009 Jaguar XF, there are only two documents that match this specific issue. TSB #SSM72206 was released in September 2015 in order to address the fault codes F000-63/U3000-63 stored in the keyless vehicle module. Meanwhile, TSB #SSM70018 was released in March 2014 to address transmission issues in certain F-TYPE, XF, and XJ models.  

Despite being a capable vehicle, the Jaguar XF still has quite a few things to improve on. If you’re planning on buying a new or used XF, make sure to do your research on the specific model year you plan on buying. Also, clear everything up first with the seller before you finalize your purchase. This includes checking the repair history and active recalls for the unit you’re purchasing.

Find the Right Dash Cover For Your Jaguar XF

While your factory-issued Jaguar XF dash cover usually doesn’t bubble and fall off the dashboard, it can still wear out and develop issues. No one wants to look at a discolored or deformed dash, especially in a luxury car like the XF. Luckily, finding a suitable replacement Jaguar XF dash cover is quick and easy here at CarParts.com.

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