2007 Jaguar Xk: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Jaguar Xk? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 30 complaints, with Unintended Acceleration as the top reported area.
2007 Jaguar Xk Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2007 Jaguar Xk trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2007 Jaguar Xk Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2007 Jaguar XK Convertible w/SABOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Jaguar Xk has 30 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Unintended Acceleration. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- Xk
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 30
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Unintended Acceleration
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 25
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2007 Jaguar Xk Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Unintended Acceleration
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Unintended Acceleration, Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2007 Jaguar Xk?
The 2007 Jaguar Xk shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2007 Jaguar Xk
Inspection Focus
- Inspect for unintended acceleration issues and ensure all related recalls are addressed.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and electrical system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the brake system and engine before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect for unintended acceleration issues and ensure all related recalls are addressed.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and electrical system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the brake system and engine before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 Jaguar Xk, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 30 NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jaguar XK, issues are concentrated in unintended acceleration and transmission/drivetrain problems. Electrical faults and brake system complaints also appear frequently. The data suggests potential concerns with vehicle control and driveline reliability.
- Unintended acceleration is the most reported component with 8 complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues account for 7 complaints.
- There is 1 recall associated with this model year.
- Unintended Acceleration
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Electrical Faults
All 2007 Jaguar Xk Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Jaguar Xk. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Jaguar Xk. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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. …
OBD2 SCAN SHOWS THAT THE RUN FLAT TIRES ARE NOT BEING PROTECTED BY A LOW INFLATION WARNING THAT HAS BEEN DISABLED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL #09V161000 IS REVEALED BY THE OBD2 COMPUTER REPORT SAYING THAT THERE IS A RECALL AND PROVIDING THIS INFO. THE MANUFACTURE MAKES CLAIM THER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AN UNKNOWN DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE OXYGEN SENSORS BEING DEFECTIVE. THE SENSORS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE FAILURE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S AND REAR WINDOWS FRACTURED DURING THE CRASH AND AS A RE…
WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER FOOTWELL BECAME DRENCHED WITH WATER WHICH STARTLED THE DRIVER AND OBVIOUSLY THE PASSENGER WHO WAS WET AND HER SHOES SOAKED IN WATER. THE CAUSE IS SOMETHING JAGUAR IS AWARE OF BECAUSE THEY HAVE ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB JTB001211 WHICH REPLACES THE…
THE ENGINE STALLED OUT WHEN WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE PASSING LANE AT SPEED ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WE HAD JUST PASSED AND OTHER TRAFFIC COMING CLOSE BEHIND. DEFINITELY A SCARY SITUATION FOR U…
INCIDENT #1 - JAN 2013: AS I WAS BRAKING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT TO WHAT I WOULD CALL "FULL THROTTLE". MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE SO I FIRMLY PRESSED THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CRASHING INTO MY BUILDING. I TRIED PUMPING THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY WHILE PRACTICALLY STA…
PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM MONTCLAIR NJ, HAD IT SIX MONTHS TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY KEPT IT 4 WEEKS FOR PART, BOX, TRANSMISSION. 2YRS YEARS LATER TO IT JAGUAR DEALER (MONTCLAIR NJ JAGUAR NO LONGER OPEN) THEY KEPT CAR 10 DAYS GEAR BOX, 2MONTHS LATER NEEDED AND ALTERNATOR, 1WK LATER BA…
2007 JAGUAR X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT TURN OFF THE DASHBOARD MOUNTED INDICATOR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER GAINING FIVE POUNDS, THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING 5-6 MILES AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. WHEN HER FRIEND SAT IN THE…
PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH SEAT SCORCHING LEATHER AND COAT OF PASSENGER. *TR
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 …
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (1/27/12 AND 3/23/12) THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 65-70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. FOR THE 1/27/12 EVENT, THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN THE PASSING LANE AND I HAD TO …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AT LOW SPEEDS SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK VERY LOUD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED …
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 CONTINUE…
POWER TRAIN, SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE IN OCTOBER OF 2006 THE AUTO WAS PUT IN THE SHOP (DEALER MONTCLAIR JAGUAR)AND THEY HELD IT FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS TO REPLACE THE POWER TRAIN. THE BUSHINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE AND THE BRAKES SQUEAK…
I EXPERIENCED 4 UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENTS WITH MY LEASED 2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE IN THE MONTHS PRIOR TO MARCH 2009. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER EACH TIME AND "EXTENSIVELY TESTED". THERE WAS NO ANSWER EVER GIVEN FOR THE CAUSE. THE JAGUAR NORTH AMERICA DISTRIBUTOR CONSUMER OFFI…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE RPM'S DRAMATICALLY INCREASE, BUT THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHIC…
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 WOU…
I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ONLY 19 MONTHS. HAD ALL 4 TIRES BLOW OUT, REPLACED IT IN LESS THEN ONE YEAR, THEN HAD TWO MORE REPLACED FOR THREAD ISSUE. DUE TO THE TIRES AND ALIGNMENT , HAD LEFT FENDER INCIDENT AND RIGHT FENDER INCIDENT. ON THE LEFT INCIDENT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON TH…
TRANSFER CASE BURNOUT HAD INTERNAL MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. TEMPERATURE COOLANT SENSOR OVER HEATED AND COMPLETELY MELTED, CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. DRIVERSIDE DOOR PANEL CLIPS DETORIATED. DIMMER LIGHT KNOB HAD 2 REPLACEMENTS AND CONTINUED TO BRAKE. CAR WENT FOR SERVICING, CAR WAS FINE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Jaguar Xk.
2007 Jaguar Xk Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Jaguar Xk. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2007 Jaguar Xk Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Jaguar Xk reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 30 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2007 Jaguar Xk shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jaguar Xk?▾
#1: Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jaguar Xk?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Jaguar Xk?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Jaguar Xk, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 30 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Jaguar Xk have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2007 Jaguar Xk. A major recall area is TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Jaguar Xk?▾
The 2007 Jaguar Xk shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Unintended Acceleration during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xk reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.