Total Complaints
4 filings
JAGUAR XKR · model year
2001 JAGUAR XKR
4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001JAGUARXKR carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 XKR is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1) and structure (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2001 XKR. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
Recalls (1)
06E04300019/05/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE
Recent Complaints
20100624SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RE: [XXX] JAGUAR 2001 XKR # [XXX] DEAR SIR; MY 2001 XKR IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID AT THE ROOF LATCH FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT LEAKS HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE FLUID ESCAPES FROM AN AREA BY THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. IT IS LEAKING FROM A DEFECTIVE FITTING ON THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF LATCH LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT WAS ORIGINALLY FIXED ON 23 OCTOBER 2006 AT MATHENY IMPORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED FOR A SECOND TIME. MY FRIEND WITH A SAME CAR HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN 4 WEEKS AGO WITH FLUID SPRAYING ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE INTERNET IS REPLETE WITH DISSATISFIED OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IN XK8/XKR?S FROM 1999-2005 OR SO. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYING ON DRIVERS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RESPONSE FROM JAGUAR ON THIS ISSUE. THESE ARE NOT RARE OCCURRENCES, BUT ARE COMMO
Mileage: 77,995
20100624STRUCTURE
RE: [XXX] JAGUAR 2001 XKR # [XXX] DEAR SIR; MY 2001 XKR IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID AT THE ROOF LATCH FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT LEAKS HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE FLUID ESCAPES FROM AN AREA BY THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. IT IS LEAKING FROM A DEFECTIVE FITTING ON THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF LATCH LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT WAS ORIGINALLY FIXED ON 23 OCTOBER 2006 AT MATHENY IMPORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED FOR A SECOND TIME. MY FRIEND WITH A SAME CAR HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN 4 WEEKS AGO WITH FLUID SPRAYING ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE INTERNET IS REPLETE WITH DISSATISFIED OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IN XK8/XKR?S FROM 1999-2005 OR SO. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYING ON DRIVERS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RESPONSE FROM JAGUAR ON THIS ISSUE. THESE ARE NOT RARE OCCURRENCES, BUT ARE COMMO
Mileage: 77,995
20100624LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
RE: [XXX] JAGUAR 2001 XKR # [XXX] DEAR SIR; MY 2001 XKR IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID AT THE ROOF LATCH FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT LEAKS HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE FLUID ESCAPES FROM AN AREA BY THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. IT IS LEAKING FROM A DEFECTIVE FITTING ON THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF LATCH LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT WAS ORIGINALLY FIXED ON 23 OCTOBER 2006 AT MATHENY IMPORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED FOR A SECOND TIME. MY FRIEND WITH A SAME CAR HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN 4 WEEKS AGO WITH FLUID SPRAYING ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE INTERNET IS REPLETE WITH DISSATISFIED OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IN XK8/XKR?S FROM 1999-2005 OR SO. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYING ON DRIVERS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RESPONSE FROM JAGUAR ON THIS ISSUE. THESE ARE NOT RARE OCCURRENCES, BUT ARE COMMO
Mileage: 77,995
20080418CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2001 JAGUAR XKR WITH POTENTIAL ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL IF IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AND ACCIDENT IN WHICH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS FORCED TO PANIC BRAKE TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SUDDENLY ENTERED HIS LANE. UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WITH FULL FORCE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN A LURCHING MOTION WHERE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT. ULTIMATELY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ABS CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. *JB
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 JAGUAR XKR have?▼
The 2001 JAGUAR XKR has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 JAGUAR XKR?▼
Yes, the 2001 JAGUAR XKR has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 JAGUAR XKR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 JAGUAR XKR is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and STRUCTURE.
Is the 2001 JAGUAR XKR safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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