Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2009 Jaguar XF. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Jaguar XF based on all problems reported for the 2009 XF.
The contact owns a 2009 Jaguar Xf. The contact stated that while attempting to stop at an intersection, he engaged the brakes and the brake pedal sunk into the floorboard. The contact also mentioned that the transmission failed to shift into gear. In addition, the check engine warning light was continuously illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter was defective, the brake lines were corroded and the gear box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
On the night of July 2nd. 2011, I stopped my 2009 Jaguar Xf in a parking lot. I was unable to turn the gear dial selector from s (sports) and noticed a warning which said gearbox fault. I turned off the engine and applied the parking brake. I was unable to restart the car as the transmission was still engaged. I was unable to use the internet on my cell phone but called a friend who googled the problem and told me to wait a while. I did this and was able to operate the gear selector dial and continue the 30 miles to my home. On parking at my home the same thing happened and I was unable to disengage the transmission selector dial. On exiting the car a warning sign indicated that the transmission was still engaged. I turned off the engine and waited and was again able to disengage the transmission. I believe this is a very serious safety issue and could have significant consequences if the transmission got stuck in reverse when in a busy parking lot or on a busy road. I have had other problems related to power drainage on this vehicle which rendered it unable to be opened or start. I no longer trust this car until the item is fixed and since this is a July 4th weekend my alternate transportation options are limited. This transmission failure is serious in my opinion.