Trim Report

Jaguar XK R2008

Includes:XK|R

R Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,999
$9K–$24K
9 listings69,444 avg miles
Touring
From$20,999
4 listings|$21K–$25K
Data coming soon
R

Jaguar XK Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Jaguar XK trims

Elevated

The 2008 Jaguar XK's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 5 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
09V1610002009-19-05
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

JAGUAR 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.

FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Jaguar XK has accumulated 5 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system,exterior lighting leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System,exterior Lighting1
02Visibility1
03Suspension,power Train1
04Structure1
05Vehicle Speed Control1
5 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Jaguar XK Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Jaguar XK trims

19mpg combined
·
16city
·
25hwy
·
$3,050/yr

At 19 MPG combined, the 2008 Jaguar XK delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim
XK - Automatic 6-spd
19mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
XK Convertible - Automatic 6-spd
19mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

R Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2008 Jaguar XK R

How does the R compare to other Jaguar XK trims?

The R occupies a distinct position in the Jaguar XK range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Jaguar XK R?

Maintenance costs for the R align with the broader Jaguar XK ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2008 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system,exterior lighting. Check the 2008 Jaguar XK page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Jaguar XK R?

For the R, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Jaguar XK buyer's guide.

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