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2007 Jaguar XK problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2007 Jaguar XK — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

19

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other XK years?

XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted19 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 4 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 2 complaints
XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Jaguar XK problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control526%
Electrical System316%
Engine211%
Body & Structure211%
Steering15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Brakes15%
Transmission15%
Fuel System15%
Lighting15%
Other15%

Does the 2007 Jaguar XK have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V161000Tires & WheelsMay 19, 2009 · 112 units

Defect

JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE TPMS WARNINGS WERE TURNED OFF. IF THE TPMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WERE TO SEND A SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO DISPLAY A TPMS WARNING TELLTALE, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE NOR WOULD THE SUPPLEMENTARY WARNING TEXT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER BE DISPLAYED.

Consequence

FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE CAR CONFIGURATION FILE SETTINGS TO ENABLE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FLAG THE WARNING SYMBOLS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 138 AND ASSOCIATED TEST IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On at least 3 occasions, my vehicle had unintended acceleration and applying brakes did not stop the car. I put it in park to stop. I took it to the Foreign performance (mechanic shop) on 11-29-23 after the first time and they said they fixed it. It occurred again on 12-8-23. I again threw it into…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 11, 2023 · crash

“JAQUAR 2007 XR XENON HEADLIGHTS (BILATERAL!) BULBS WITHIN HEADLAMP CASE ACTUALLY FULLY MELTED. CAUSED A SMALL CONTAINED FIRE, WHILE CAR WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DRIVER WITNESSED THIS & CALLED FOR TOW AFTER CONTAINING RT SIDE FIRE INSIDE HEADLAMP..BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE...ORDERED NEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 3, 2008 · fire

“ON 1/14/07, TOOK 6-MONTH-OLD 2007 XK TO DEALER FOR KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. FOUND TO BE "RUNNING AS INTENDED," NO PROBLEM FOUND. FIVE DAYS LATER, FOUND CAR TO BE COMPLETELY DEAD IN PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A RESTAURANT. JAGUAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE JUMP-STARTED THE VEHICLE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 19, 2008

“2007 JAGUAR XK CONVERTIBLE WITH BAD DESIGN WITH DASH AND WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD NEARLY CAUSED HER TO RUN OVER 2 PEOPLE . *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE COMBINATION OF THE SUN REFLECTING ONTO THE LIGHT COLORED DASHBOARD CREATED A SHADOW EFFECT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 3, 2007

“I EXPERIENCED 4 UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENTS WITH MY LEASED 2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE IN THE MONTHS PRIOR TO MARCH 2009. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER EACH TIME AND "EXTENSIVELY TESTED". THERE WAS NO ANSWER EVER GIVEN FOR THE CAUSE. THE JAGUAR NORTH AMERICA DISTRIBUTOR CONSUMER OFFICE WAS INEFFECTIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 30, 2009

2007 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2007 Jaguar XK reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2007 XK problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), body & structure (2 complaints).

Does the 2007 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Jaguar XK. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.