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2012 Jaguar XF repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2012 Jaguar XF repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Jaguar XF

Engine not specified

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

13000 mi
Electrical fault related to battery. Dealer inspected car, said all should be well. 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 275hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
Sep 2013

18000 mi
Replace seat heating system in driver's seat 
Dec 2014

32000 mi
One of the many engine sensors showed a fault, but did not affect the performance of the car 
Jaguar XF in New Zealand
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2014

13020 mi
Diesel particulate filter blocked up without the orange warning light - went straight to red, requiring dealer visit. Dealer unable to clear it - new dpf had to be imported from the UK (under warranty)rnLoan car, so little inconvenience! 
Jaguar XF in France
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014

14740 mi
COURTESY LIGHTS FAILED REQUIRING FITMENT OF NEW JUNCTION BOX SCREEN FOR AUDIO/NAV/AIR CON ETC KEEPS CUTTING OFF REAR PARKING SENSOR U/S 
Feb 2014

15940 mi
CAR WAS RECOVERED IN EUROPE BY JAGUAR AFTER ALARM TO CEASE DRIVING APPEARED. REPLACEMENT VEHICLE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE BY JAGUAR. FAULT DIAGNOSED AS EXHAUST MANIFOLD PROBLEM AS EXHAUST PIPE HAD COME AWAY FROM MANIFOLD. 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014

33000 mi
Replace Turbo intercooler mounting bolts, some been overtightened 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016

28000 mi
Rattle from driver side door. Window regulator changed 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

37500 mi
extensive oil leak near g/box. after investigation it appeared it was turbo valve failure, which was leaking oil. extensive oil leak near g/box. after investigation it appeared it was turbo valve failure, which was leaking oil. fixed FOC, under extended warranty. 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

21000 mi
Condensation in rear light cluster 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
Sep 2014

28000 mi

£238
Start Stop battery needed replaced - due to towbar electrics being (incorrectly) connected to it 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
Nov 2013

13000 mi
buttons to select satnav, phone, etc on the dash were sticking 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016

23000 mi
Led indicator light failure new headlight fitted under warranty 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Dec 2013 - Jan 2021
Mar 2014

16000 mi
Interior lights coming on and not turning off Vibrations and noise from inside front door cards Start/stop system malfunction 
Jun 2014

19000 mi
Finish on alloy wheel flaking off 
Mar 2015

30000 mi

£500
Rear near side door lock not disengaging. 
Mar 2017

56000 mi

£300
New pads New battery 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 163hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Queensland, Australia
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015

40500 mi
Oil leaking from crankcase into diesel turbocharger 
Dec 2019

76766 mi

A $1090
Stop Go Batteries ( 2 ) replaced 
May 2021

90030 mi

A $489
Both batteries required replacement. Main battery & Stop/Go 
Jaguar XF in Ireland
Aug 2013 - Jul 2018
Nov 2013

7480 mi
Squeak from driver's seat on cornering. Seat removed and loose part reseated. 
Apr 2017

52080 mi

€175
Car went into restricted performance mode. Fuel filter replaced. 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 510hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013

11700 mi
R logo on back of car was pealing 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

supercharged 470hp 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2014

16000 mi
Cooling system pump replaced due to slight leakage.  Gas cap replaced due to sticking in filler tube. 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016

20400 mi
Bubble in leather dash cover and several buttons on steering wheel that had a sticky surface 
Jaguar XF in California, United States
May 2016 - May 2022
Oct 2016

57200 mi

US $600
Failed water pump and leaking coolant hoses Cracked headlight washer assembly 
May 2017

63000 mi

US $160
Replaced original battery 
Aug 2021

86000 mi

US $250
Replaced failing serpentine belt 
Jaguar XF in Florida, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

58000 mi

US $149
Abs warning light and traction control light came on. Dealer couldn't replicate issue. Cleared codes. Warning recurred next day. I will have dealer look at it again. Replaced speed sensor on right front wheel. 
Aug 2017

60500 mi

US $1200
Water pump leaking and several coolant hoses leaking. Replaced water pump under warranty. No charge. Paid to replace coolant and hoses. 
Jan 2022

88000 mi

US $2900
Leaking Valve covers replaced. Spark plugs replaced. Injector repair kit. 
Jaguar XF in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

36000 mi
Driver door handle, loose emergency key lock cover. Constant coolant smell upon exiting vehicle. Pressure tested, hoses checked, etc. No leak found. Information center would indicate that battery was low after about 5 minutes of accessory mode. Car would always start easily however. 
Sep 2017

40000 mi
Passenger airbag replaced. 
Jaguar XF in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2022
Oct 2016

53200 mi

US $100
Check Engine Light - Emission, related to the emission vapor canister. 
Apr 2017

55000 mi

US $1500
Cooling system - specifically the hoses to the water pump 
Feb 2018

57000 mi

US $1200
Water pump 
Jun 2018

58000 mi

US $330
Strut mount & front shock absorbers replaced. 
Jaguar XF in Virginia, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2021

41000 mi

US $800
Passenger door cannot be closed with remote or door button 

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2012 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
Dec 2014

42000 mi
Keyless entry keyfob malfunctioned and had to be repaired. 

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2011.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Ireland
Feb 2015 - Mar 2019
Mar 2015

20460 mi
Total failure of information panel. Software upgrade seems to have fixed it. 
Jun 2015

24180 mi
Left Hand headlamp unit replaced due to height adjuster damage This was caused by dealer staff Boot floor was broken in 3 places. Probably due to a heavy load coupled with lack of support underneath because of space saver wheel. To replace it, I cut a piece of 80mm polyurethane insulation and covered it with carpet using spray adhesive. 
Feb 2016

34100 mi
Faulty rear parking sensors 
Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

59800 mi

£225
rear camera wiring loom break. main dealer charged £75 to put on computer and £175 to replace the wire. 
Aug 2016

79000 mi

£250
Dash vent no longer rotates. I have not taken the problem to a dealer as the cost is very prohibitive compared to loss of function. I am keeping my eye open for the breakers to have a spare. Spare from breaker fixed the problem, cost £50 
Oct 2016

80200 mi
Heated rear window does not function. Loose connection only. DIY fix 
Feb 2018

90000 mi

£63
window winder wire rusted and snapped, replaced on DIY basis with repaired winder and stainless steel wire 
Jun 2018

92000 mi

£500
Squeak from nearside rear suspension. The problem has not been fixed yet as the source has not been found. Due to return for renewal of all suspension bushes. Control arms and shock absorbers replaced to date 

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2011.5 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Jaguar XF in Great Britain
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

76000 mi

£30
headlight bulb 3rd time in 3 years 

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2011.5 Jaguar XF 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Jaguar XF in France
Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
Dec 2018

86800 mi

€1000
Both plastic intake manifolds cracked, one more than the other one. Replaced both with newer version (from C to F on molded indication) 
Sep 2019

99200 mi

€50
Permanent oil leackages : One from oil pan seal, second on camshaft seal. Huge time cost compared to the parts. Cant remove the iol pan without lifting the motor from its stationnary points or disassemble the front suspension cradle. Even worse for the 2€ seal on the camshaft going to the HPressure pump. Need to dismantle a lot of wiring , harnesses and circuits, parts from front to the rear of the motor to finally access the seal in the tiny space between the motor and the passenger cell/body. 3D conception/nighmare to access. 

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2012 Jaguar XF Repair Histories

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