2002 Jaguar XKR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 16, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XKR years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jaguar XKR. That is the most of any XKR model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 59,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Jaguar XKR problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~59,800 mi
Air Bags1 · ~84,600 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~35,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~35,000 mi
Seats1
Steering1 · ~84,600 mi
Structure1 · ~84,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic267%59,800——
Air Bags133%84,600——
Fuel System, Other133%35,000——
Latches/locks/linkages133%35,000——
Seats133%———
Steering133%84,600——
Structure133%84,600——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812010: 120101

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Jaguar XKR recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Jaguar XKR.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2002 jaguar xkr. Consumer states problem with vehicle head rests *tgw the consumer stated the driver and passenger head rests did not go up or down and they were supposed to go down under power. When the top was raised or lowered, the passenger head rest was too high to protect the occupant. *jb

Seats · received Dec 16, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10371403

Some thing should be done while driving my 2003 jaguar xkr convertible one night at highway speed with the top down, the hydraulic fluid from the convertible top started leaking from the center lock down mechanism on the windshield frame. At first i thought it was something from the outside. So i…

Fuel System, Other · received Jun 4, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10229949

Completeted a turn from off ramp and driving straight with a speed of approximately 35 miles per hour when vehicle lost steering control and braking power. Inputs to the steering and braking had no effect on changing vehicle course and/or speed. The vehicle subsequently impacted a guard rail and…

Steering · received Jan 22, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10179387

Other Jaguar XKR years

← 2001 XKR · 2007 XKR →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 XKR30
2007 XKR21
200230
2001 XKR20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jaguar XKR?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, fuel system, other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Jaguar XKR?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Jaguar XKR a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XKR model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.