Used Jaguar XF 2007 - 2015 reliability
Category: Executive car
The Jaguar XF is a stylish and better-to-drive alternative to a BMW 5 Series. Reliability is a little mixed.
What should I look for in a used Jaguar XF saloon?
Some Jaguar XF owners have reported squeaks and rattles coming from the interior, particularly around the windows and dashboard, so be sure to listen out for this on the test drive.
There have been other reports of issues with the electrical wiring in the boot, making it important to check that it opens properly and that the brake lights work.
Also, listen out for a thud when braking on a full tank of fuel. This isn’t usually dangerous, but will still need checking out by a dealer.
A recall was issued on some XFs from 2010 because of an issue that led to the engine not being supplied with sufficient fuel to run. Be sure to check if the car you’re interested in was one of those affected – and if so that the work was carried out.
What are the most common problems with a used Jaguar XF saloon?
Jaguar has made big strides in improving reliability in the last decade, as confirmed by What Car?'s reliability studies. However, a small number of intermittent faults and gremlins have cropped up on the XF, most prevalently in early examples.
The electrics can suffer, with warning lights staying on, the touch-screen sat-nav turning itself off and the stereo sulking. The fuel filler cap can refuse to open along with the doors, while the door trim can work itself loose.
The air-conditioning system can also let you down, and there have been a few reports of turbo failure on diesel engines.
Is a used Jaguar XF saloon reliable?
In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the current XF finished eighth out of 10 cars in the luxury car class.
Bodywork, brakes and sat-nav issues were the most common problems with the 28% of XFs that went wrong. Although 68% of faults were fixed for free, some owners faced bills ranging from £751 to £1500. Almost all cars could still be driven and three-quarters were rectified in less than a week, half of those within a day.
Jaguar as a brand seems to be improving compared with previous survey results, although it still only managed a mediocre score of 26th out of 32 car manufacturers.
