2009 Jaguar XK: common problems and reliability
An average XK year.
The best Jaguar XK year (few owner reports). All XK years
2 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 XK?The 2009 Jaguar XK has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Jaguar XK vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XK years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the XK?
Across the 9 XK model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 30 (2007). With 2 complaints, the 2009 XK sits about the same as the model's median of 5.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 XK
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 09V161000JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE TPMS WARNINGS WERE TURNED OFF. IF THE TPMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WERE TO SEND A SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO DISPLAY A TPMS WARNING TELLTALE, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE NOR WOULD THE SUPPLEMENTARY WARNING TEXT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER BE DISPLAYED.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive among long-term owners, who describe the XK as a beautiful, thrilling, and characterful grand tourer that provides a unique and emotional ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XK. See the full XK owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XK listings typically run $12,985–$23,390 across 1998 to 2015 model years.
Other XK model years
Compare every XK year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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