1998 Jaguar XJ8 problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 35% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 14%.
Complaints100
Crashes3
Fires1
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 35.0% · 35
Power train 14.0% · 14
Vehicle speed control 13.0% · 13
Electrical system 11.0% · 11
Suspension 4.0% · 4
Fuel system, gasoline 4.0% · 4
Engine 3.0% · 3
Seats 3.0% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising — 6 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,850 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar XJ8. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the timing tensioner was failing. The cost for repair would be $1,500. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 106,000 and current mileage was 106,050. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 106,000 miles
1998 Jaguar XJ8 - engine stalls without warning when car is driving at highway speeds. Only stalls with speeds over 55 mph. Have taken auto to dealership numerous times and they have not been able to fix problem yet. I have safety concerns with this problem. This is not a new problem with this year and model. No factory recalls have been issued for this problem. Engine and engine cooling
98 Jaguar XJ8. Engine stalls without waring at freeway speeds. Jaguar dealer service rep indicated this was something that is not uncommon. Throttle body stated to be the cause of the failure, according to dealer service rep. Very dangerous situation. It has happened 5 times. Pls advise if this is being investigated. I have copies of previous complaints from web site. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 78,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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