2017 Jaguar XE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
30,455 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 20 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
Engine: 8; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11092829 · 2018-05-10 (May 10, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR XE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR FREEPORT (146 W SUNRISE HWY, FREEPORT, NY 11520, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11092829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11281976 · 2019-11-23 (November 23, 2019)
WHEN THE CAR GETS CLOSE TO 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS IT COMPLETELY STOPS AND IT SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL, HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF, AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLS OUT. TONIGHT IS THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE'S LESS THAN 30K MILES ON MY CAR! SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED! MY FAMILY IS IN DANGER AS WE SIT STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, AND IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO US I'M SUING THIS COMPANY!
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11281976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11269774 · 2019-10-20 (October 20, 2019)
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE REGARDING MY WIFE, INCI'S UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT ON 10/04/2019. SHE IS SUFFERING SIGNIFICANT PAIN DUE TO POST-ACCIDENT STERNUM AND RIB FRACTURES. I AM REPORTING THIS ACCIDENT REPORT FOR HER. AS CLEARLY DOCUMENTED BY THE ATTACHED VIDEO CLIP, SHE COMES AT THE FRONT OF THE GARAGE AND STOPS THE CAR FOR OPENING THE GARAGE DOOR. INSTEAD OF TURNING RIGHT SIDE TO PARK THE CAR THAT ACCELERATES WITHOUT ANY CONTROL STRAIGHTFORWARD AND HITS THE WALL. ALTHOUGH THE SPACE BETWEEN THE CAR AND WALL IS APPROXIMATELY …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11269774 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11460273 · 2022-04-09 (April 9, 2022)
Well driving down the hwy the steering wheel became really stiff 75 mph dash said loss of power steering assist.. later on vehicle did regain power steering .. second time was well making a u turn steering wheels was jurked out of had.. display had same message .. steering has not regained
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11460273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959810 · 2017-03-09 (March 9, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR XE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, ROLLED AWAY, AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11685696 · 2025-09-08 (September 8, 2025)
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed, causing the contact’s wife to veer off the roadway and collide with a tree, where it came to a stop. The contact’s wife reported that the engine compartment caught fire upon impact and that the air bags deployed. As a result of the crash, the contact…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,455 miles reported. Look up ODI 11685696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11676704 · 2025-07-28 (July 28, 2025)
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,820.
Owner-reported narrative. 101,820 miles reported. Look up ODI 11676704 at NHTSA ↗