Reliability & cost of ownership
Jaguar XKR Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Jaguar XKR? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Jaguar XKR problems by model year
6 recall entries across 6 model years and 10 owner complaints across 7 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 XKR | Not confirmed | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2007 XKR | 1 | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2004 XKR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2003 XKR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2002 XKR | 1 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2001 XKR | 1 | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2000 XKR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Jaguar XKR, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- service brakes, hydraulic4 complaints
- structure2 complaints
- latches/locks/linkages2 complaints
- electrical system2 complaints
- seats1 complaint
- fuel system, other1 complaint
- steering1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint