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 THE CAR BUT EACH TIME I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE CAR RESUMED ACCELERATING AT A HIGH SPEED( WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE G…
2011 jaguar XF cruise control problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
PROBLEM: AUTOMATIC SPEED LIMITER MALFUNCTION WHILE TRAVELING AT 69 MPH SETTING. PAGE 87 OF OWNER'S HANDBOOK STATES" IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS A STEEP DOWNHILL GRADIENT", THE VEHICLE SPEED MAY EXCEED THE SET SPEED LIMIT. THIS IS BECAUSE ENGINE BRAKING IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN OR REDUCE THE VEHICLE SPEED. ASL ALLOWS SELECT BETWEEN CRUISE CONTROL AND ASL. ONCE SET, FURTHER ACCELERATOR PETAL PRESSUR…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2011 jaguar XF?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control 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 $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.
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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