CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Jaguar XKR has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2007 Jaguar XKR recalls
Most common 2007 Jaguar XKR problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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 WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR MOMENTARILY APPEARED TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE SHEER POWER OF THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE THE CAR GO FASTER. THE ONLY WAY I COULD STOP THE CAR, WAS TO PUT THE GEARSTICK INTO PARK AND PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERS AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT THEY RESET THE COMPUTER. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS.
MY WIFE AND I NEARLY SUFFERED A FATAL ACCIDENT OWING TO WHAT TURNED-OUT TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE JAGUAR MOTOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RESIDENT IN OUR AND LIKELY EVERY 2007 AND LATER SUPERCHARGED JAGUAR ENGINE. OUR AUTOMOBILE, WITH 2800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, WITHOUT WARNING WENT FROM ACCELERATING INTO THE IDLE MODE AND THEN REMAINED UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE INPUT PLACING THE AUTOMOBILE IN A DEADLY 'T-BONE,' FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER OF THE LINCOLN SUV (I CAN STILL SEE THE GRILL IN THE PASSENGER WINDOW AND HEAR MY WIFE'S SCREAMS), MANAGED TO STOP HIS VEHICLE JUST INCHES FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR. JAGUAR CALLS THE CONDITION THAT DISABLED THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING ITS "LIMP MODE." THE 'LIMP MO
2007 Jaguar XKR questions
Does the 2007 Jaguar XKR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Jaguar XKR: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jaguar XKR?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Jaguar XKR has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.