With a powerful engine lineup and adept handling, the 2017 Jaguar XE is one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles in the class. However, this sports sedan sits in the bottom half of our luxury small car rankings because of its bland cabin styling, narrow trunk, and limited rear-seat space.

A Jaguar XE will cost about $11,824 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for luxury sedan models by $137. There is also a 35.67% chance that a XE will require a major repair during that time.

Suspension and ride comfort The XE is a really comfortable car with the standard suspension settings you get with S trim. The ride is well-controlled but supple enough to take the sting out of potholes in town and wonderfully settled on motorways.

While Jaguar didn't provide a reason for the decision, it's most likely due to the ever-increasing popularity of SUVs. Additionally, Jaguar claims the 2021 XF, which received an overhaul for the model year, “offers superior value to entry-level luxury sedan buyers.”

The 2.0L diesel Ingenium engine found in the XE is also fitted to many other vehicles across the Jaguar Land Rover range and timing chain issues are unfortunately very common on this engine. The timing chains stretch over time and if not replaced can cause irreparable engine damage.

Most Jaguar vehicles will last for at least 150,000 miles, but there's a lot that a driver can do to push this number much higher. With regular oil replacement, belt changes, spark plug replacement, and other basic maintenance services, you can ensure that your Jaguar lasts for 200,000 miles or more.

The 2.0L diesel Ingenium engine found in the XE is also fitted to many other vehicles across the Jaguar Land Rover range and timing chain issues are unfortunately very common on this engine. The timing chains stretch over time and if not replaced can cause irreparable engine damage.

Here we have put together a list of the common faults found on the Jaguar XE with symptoms and the solutions required to resolve them.

• Timing Chain | 2.0 Diesel.
• Turbocharger Issues – 2.0 Diesel.
• Water Pump | 3.0 Supercharged V6.
• Coolant Leaks | 3.0 Supercharged V6.
• Howling Noise | Automatic Models.

The issue with Jaguar is that their dealership and service network doesn't compare to the other big luxury brands. Most people buying these brands new want the best experience possible. They enjoy the amenities from the dealership.

The XE is an exemplary motorway car and may well have accumulated a lot of high-speed miles, so check for stone chips on the bodywork and also for kerb damage to the alloy wheels caused by over-enthusiastic parking. Check the condition of the seat fabrics, too, as these can become easily scuffed.

Overall, Jaguars require relatively expensive maintenance to keep them in good condition compared to other luxury vehicles. It will cost you approximately $1,300 per year in maintenance and an average of $17,636 over the first ten years of ownership.

The average insurance cost for an XE is $2,936 per year for full coverage, which is 10% cheaper than the overall average to insure a Jaguar.

Jaguars are infamous for their transmission problems. Almost all of them nowadays are equipped with an automatic transmission which fails because of one main reason - issues with the double changing gears.

Is Jaguar Better than BMW? While both of these automotive brands are impressive, there is no denying the Jaguar offers more features and is more powerful than BMW. So, if you are looking for a high-end luxury vehicle, look no further than the impressive Jaguar.