Jaguar XK owners have reported 2 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Jaguar Xk. The contact stated that the headlight on the driver side caught fire and melted the headlight casing. The headlight on the passenger side also began to melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as unsafe to drive. The dealer stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,700.
Jaquar 2007 xr xenon headlights (bilateral!) bulbs within headlamp case actually fully melted. Caused a small contained fire, while car was pulling out of driveway. Driver witnessed this & called for tow after containing rt side fire inside headlamp. . Brought in for service. . . Ordered new headlights. . . . Waited 1 month for parts to come from uk. . . . Couldnt drive car---no lamps available at night. . . Jaguar ruled car driveable while awaiting parts. . . Driver disagreed for safety reasons. One month went by, headlamps, bulbs replaced. . . . Called jaquar said I was 1 st serious headlamp defect.