2010 Jaguar XK: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker XK years.
6 owner complaints, most about fuel system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 XK?The 2010 Jaguar XK has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and gasoline.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Jaguar XK vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XK years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the XK?
Across the 9 XK model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 30 (2007). With 6 complaints, the 2010 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 2010 XK
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 11V168000JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XK AND XF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 27, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2010. THE POWER ASSIST STEERING (PAS) PIPES HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH ZINC-NICKEL PLATING THAT DOES NOT MEET FULLY THE CORROSION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF JAGUAR'S ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN SERVICE, CORROSION OF THE PAS PIPES WILL OCCUR THAT MAY LEAD TO PIN-HOLING OF THE PIPE.
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 10V332000JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JAGUAR XK AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XF V8 5.OL GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES. THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ACTIVATED AS THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS NOT ENERGIZED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE START UP CYCLE. AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.
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 2010 ranks against the rest.
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