What are the most common Jaguar XK problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 3,040+ owner reports, the 2000-2015 Jaguar XK has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8, Nikasil Cylinder Bore Wear on Early AJ-V8, Unintended Acceleration During Braking. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Jaguar XK reliable?

The 2000-2015 Jaguar XK has 10 known issues documented across 3,040+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8 and Nikasil Cylinder Bore Wear on Early AJ-V8 and Unintended Acceleration During Braking and OEM Tire Tread Separation and Blowout Risk and Automatic Transmission or Transfer Case Failure and Passenger Seat Airbag Occupancy Sensor Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Jaguar XK problems?

Repair costs for known Jaguar XK issues range from $150 to $8,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8, typically costs $4,000-$8,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Jaguar XK is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Jaguar XK. Based on owner reports, issues are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2000-2015 Jaguar XK with 10 documented issues from 3,040+ owner reports.

Jaguar XK Problems: 10 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2000-2015 model years · 3,040+ owner reports · Updated April 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 3,040+ owner reports, the 2000-2015 Jaguar XK has 10 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8 ($4,000-$8,500 repair), Nikasil Cylinder Bore Wear on Early AJ-V8 ($3,000-$8,000 repair), Unintended Acceleration During Braking, OEM Tire Tread Separation and Blowout Risk ($600-$1,800 repair), Automatic Transmission or Transfer Case Failure ($2,500-$7,000 repair) and Passenger Seat Airbag Occupancy Sensor Failure ($250-$1,200 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8 with 1,600 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $150 to $8,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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