I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AND CAME TO A STOP BUT THE CAR THEN ACCELERATED AND I HAD BRAKE HARD TO HOLD THE CAR BACK. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AGAIN, I COULD NOT MOVE THE SHIFTER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AND THE CAR RAN FINE THE REST OF THE EVENING. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS AGAIN IN A PARKING LOT AND AS I TRY TO PARK, THE ENGINE ACCELERATE…
2009 Jaguar XF powertrain problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
BEGAN NOTICING A SMALL WHINE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, MORE OBVIOUS AT LOW SPEED. LEVEL OF NOISE INCREASED RAPIDLY. CALLED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT 10/22/12 SAW THEM THAT DAY AND THEY VERIFIED THE PROBLEM. CALLED JAGUAR FOR AUTHORIZATION. NOTIFIED BY JAGUAR ON 10/23/12 FULL AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER ADVISES AN ANTICIPATED TWO DAY DELIVERY TIME FOR REPLACEMENT. NOTE: COMP…
MY CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND FOR SOME REASON THE REAR GEAR SHAFT OR SO I HEARD IT IS CALLED FAILED AND WAS NOT ALLOWING ME DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE GEARS LOCKED UP THE CAR WOULD STOP VERY QUICKLY. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Jaguar XF?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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