2014 Jaguar XF Reliability ReportKeepScore 68/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2014 Jaguar XF
- Scores 4 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2012 Jaguar XF earns a 72.
- The system most likely to surface first: engine timing components (critical severity).
- Has 7 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
2014 Jaguar XF: Buy or Avoid?
The 2014 Jaguar XF offers undeniable style and performance, but it's a vehicle that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection and a significant repair budget. While generally better than its predecessors, major mechanical and electrical failures are not uncommon, making it a purchase that requires careful consideration and a robust maintenance plan.
Biggest Strengths
- Visually stunning and luxurious interior
- Engaging driving dynamics and performance (especially V6/V8)
- High perceived value for a used luxury sedan
2014 Jaguar XF — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2014 Jaguar XF. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2014 Jaguar XF
7 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What breaks on the 2014 Jaguar XF?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Jaguar XF — Year-by-Year Comparison
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