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1997-2005 · 9 model years
Jaguar XK8 Problems by year
Owners have filed 136 complaints about the Jaguar XK8 across 9 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (30). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 136
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 0
XK8 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common XK8 problems
Jaguar XK8 recalls 3
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
The differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.
Covers1997 Jaguar XK8
Latest XK8 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front-end suspension and wheel bearings. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
We were driving down inter=state 101 when all of a sudden my engine began spuddering and stopped right by an exit. We pushed the car in front of an mc donalds..All of the oil poured out of the engine.We had it towed benedetti bros repair on sebastopol calif..They stated the main oil hose exploded and ruined the engine..They did state that this very same make model and year had a recall for this very reason..I returned my car to jaquar of marin in corte madero calif where I bought the car and to no avail could I...
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get it replaced under the recall..I wrote to wash dc and to new jersey and was turned down by both agency,s..Even though this vin number wasn't covered I think it is deplorable that the very same thing happened to my car which was the same make model and year that jaquar recalled..Please let me know why? Thank you ([redacted]) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jaguar xk8. While driving 40 mph and slowing to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
Would not start, battery run down in less than one week. Stationary
Headlight adjusters broken. This causes the headlights to point downward at the road and reduced visibility for night driving. It was nearly impossible to see the lines on the road and operate the vehicle. The local jaguar dealership acknowledges that these plastic adjusters are prone to breaking if adjusted and refused to work on the lights or provide a viable solution. Their first claim was that these lights could not be adjusted and sent me away twice without servicing the vehicle. Their solution was to...
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tell me to search the internet. Upon searching the internet it was clear that this was a problem with other drivers as well. The safety concern is that this is extremely brittle plastic that holds/adjusts the lights and if broken do not allow for safe driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated on and off. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Questions about the Jaguar XK8
Which Jaguar XK8 years have the most problems?
Which Jaguar XK8 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jaguar XK8 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (33), transmission & drivetrain (17), acceleration & cruise control (14) most often.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XK8 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Jaguar XK8 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data