While accelerating to change lanes my vehicle went into wide open throttle. Despite removing my foot from the accelerator and slamming on the brakes the car could only be slowed to 40 MPH. Hit the ignition switch which shut the vehicle down including lights. Appeared I would be rear ended therefore hit ignition and vehicle restarted with car still stuck in wot with foot off accelerator. With…
2007 Jaguar XK cruise control problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 6 cruise control complaints filed for the 2007 Jaguar XK, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
I purchased a brand new Jaguar xkr convertible from my local Jaguar dealer on 1st august 2007. Shortly afterwards, whilst driving on the motorway I accelerated to overtake a car in the middle lane. When I released my foot from the accelerator, the car continued to go fast. It would not slow down. I applied the brakes and the car momentarily appeared to slow down but the sheer power of the engine…
In the evening of 10/12/2006, within one day of driving a newly purchased 2007 Jaguar xk, upon starting, the vehicle raced independently between 6 and 8,000 rpms uncontrollably. This "runaway" car event could only be ceased by shutting the car down. The vehicle was returned to the Jaguar dealership immediately the next morning with details of the occurrence. On 10/13/2006, the service manager…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Jaguar xk convertible. While approaching a stop sign, the contact applied the brakes. The vehicle lunged forward instead of stopping. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle kept moving forward at less than 2 MPH. The vehicle did not come to a complete stop until it was approximately three feet into the intersection. The dealer stated that the issue was…
My Jaguar xk 2007's accelerator pedal got stuck in the on position. I was traveling at approximately 10-20 miles on hour when I punched the gas pedal to about 60 miles an hour. When I released the gas pedal the acceleration continued. I then applied the brake and the car continued to accelerate. I then pushed the brake to the floor and shifted into sports mode and downshifted. At some point the…
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 park. I called the shop on 12-11-23 and they agreed to see it on 12-12-23. I hit a car on…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Jaguar XK?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 17,742 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Jaguar/XK.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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