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ProblemsByVin File / 2011-JAGUAR-XF
2011 · jaguar

jaguar XF problems

1 safety recall. 80 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
22 reports · avg $1,100
severe
fuel system
10 reports · avg $1,200
moderate
engine
9 reports · avg $3,100
severe
cruise control
4 reports · avg $600
moderate
brakes
3 reports · avg $450
moderate
electrical
3 reports · avg $850
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 XF · other
2011 JAGUAR XFR SUPERCHARGED DASHBOARD GLARE & VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTION THE LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE JAGUAR XFR SUPERCHARGED HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE, RIPPLE, & BUBBLE. RESULTING IN A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THE RIPPLING (LOOKS SIMILAR TO WAVES) CAUSES THE SUN TO REFLECT / GLARE…
12/22/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10937179.0
2011 XF · airbags
TAKATA RECALL. TOLD SOONEST AVAILABLE WILL BE JANUARY 2017 BY VEHICLE ID# AND NOT LOCATION. I LIVE IN HUMID CLIMATE. NOT REASONABLE. NOTICE SENT 7/29/16.
12/17/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10935952.0
2011 XF · other
VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT TURN OVER. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES BEFORE. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT IT IS THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR BY BANGING UNDER THE CAR NEAR THE FUEL PUMP LOCATION. JAGUAR HAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FOR MY…
12/06/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11287492.0
2011 XF · cruise control
I WAS ON HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY TRAVELLING 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE SPEED FAILED TO DECREASE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH DID WORK BUT THE ENGINE STILL CONTINUED TO RACE. . THE BRAKES OVERTOOK THE ACCELERATION AND SLOWED…
12/03/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10438207.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

critical NHTSA 16V373000 27/05/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number of this recall is J069.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Jaguar XF reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Jaguar XF is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Jaguar XF?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 22 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Jaguar XF has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Jaguar XF?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 80 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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