Major Problems with Jaguar XK8 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Jaguar XK8 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Jaguar XK8

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Jaguar XK8.

Model Year	Complaints
2003 XK8	6
2002 XK8	4
2001 XK8	10
2000 XK8	11
1999 XK8	23

Worst 3 Jaguar XK8 complaints

2000 Jaguar XK8 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 69000 miles

1999 Jaguar XK8 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1

2001 Jaguar XK8 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 13000 miles

Browse Jaguar XK8 complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jaguar XK8 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 jaguar xk8 experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were depressed.*mr as a result the consumer collided with a vehicle	5 ~ 60334 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at 10mph the transmission failed which caused loss of acceleration almost causing a rear end collison. jb ts...	4 ~ 68122 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my low (20 000) mileage but out-of-warranty car unexpectedly (no warning what so ever) threw its timing chain resulting in...	3 ~ 43000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE convertible top was moving very slowly while opening. next one of the hydralic lines from convertible top broke off and	3 ~ 10333 miles
STRUCTURE problems with wind noise on driver's side window. *mr the front door was hard to open the j gate clicked...	3 ~ 33733 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with wind noise on driver's side window. *mr the front door was hard to open the j gate clicked...	3 ~ 48333 miles
POWER TRAIN after slowing the car the transmission downshifted in a harsh sudden manner and then the car accelerates abruptly and surges...	2 ~ 58326 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC hydraulic lines located over windshield which operate convertible top leak and spray hydraulic fluid into eyes of driver. this nearly	2 ~ 70149 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER there is a common throttle body failure in 2002 jaguars. when this failure occurs the car goes into "fail safe"...	2 ~ 46850 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hydraulic fluid leak in power roof system. *tr...	2 ~ 50600 miles
AIR BAGS i get an airbag warning light which indicates that the airbag may not work. i took the car to the...	2 ~ 37850 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled intermittently. there had been incidents where vehicle died in the middle of the road and consumer lost control	2 ~ 26500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS passenger side front airbag deployed after hitting a moderately sized pot hole. the driver's side front or side (if applicable)...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE we can smell gasoline in the passenger area of the car. it happens whether the windows are up or down...	2 ~ 25500 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying the brakes on wet pavements traction control failed causing vehicle to go into a skid resulting in a	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was parked in my driveway after driving home from the local supermarket with the convertible top down - and...	1 ~ 61000 miles
ENGINE i was driving about 65 miles an hour on the freeway when my knee bumped the ignition/key and turned the...	1 ~ 92000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag warning light lights up when adult passenger sits in passenger seat and buckles safety belt. car is 2001	1 ~ 54000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i own a jaguar 1999 xk8- it has repeatedly gone into the "limp home mode" while on the freeway twice...	1 ~ 51000 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was inside my vehicle (2000jaguarxk8) i was attempted to lower the convertible top down. the hydraulic lines which feed...	1 ~ 35000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my wife an i have a 2000 jaguar xk8 convertible and the plastic hydraulic lines ruptured above the interior light...	1 ~ 69000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE failure of the secondary timing chain tensioners. this results in the need for a complete rebuild of the engine. i...	1 ~ 36425 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the inside rear view mirror on the 2000 jaguar xk8 failed before i purchased it in march. it is an...	1 ~ 50000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving my 2001 jaguar xk-8/ cv. at highway speed with the top down the hydraulic fluid from the convertible...	1 ~ 56000 miles
WHEELS i own a 2003 xk8 jaguar convertible with standard factory wheels.. my tire went flat while driving on the freeway....	1 ~ 29300 miles
COLUMN > STEERING sudden loose steering could result is loss of control. required replacement of upper and lower steering column. replacement lower column...	1 ~ 55100 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i took the car in for service and because i heard a noise like something was loose on the passenger...	1 ~ 65000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving at 60-65 mph on a 4 lane highway the car took a hard turn left. when i attempted...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION the right and left control arms were found to be defective after consumer noticed the two right front tires were	1 ~ 18000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. found out the lower control arms brackets that are...	1 ~ 18000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. found out the lower control arms brackets that are...	1 ~ 18000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 jaguar xkr check engine light illuminated and gas fumes could be smelled.*mr the vehicle check engine light illuminated. the...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 xk8 convertible with @37000 miles. i lease this vehicle and keep it impeccably maintained at the jaguar service dept....	1 ~ 38473 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with 2003 jaguar xk8 stalling. *mr while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. the consumer came to the conclusion that	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer states that while driving the vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without warning and almost lost control of the...	1 ~ 13000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fumes enter the cabin: shortly after i took delivery of the jaguar and numeroous times thereafter my wife and i...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY fumes enter the cabin: shortly after i took delivery of the jaguar and numeroous times thereafter my wife and i...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN at slow speeds rear end when shifting clangs and doesn't catch quickly. *ak ...	1 ~ 18000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE butterfly valve located in the fuel line stuck causing gas not to go to the engine. this resulted in vehicle	1 ~ 10000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when applying the brakes on wet pavements traction control failed causing vehicle to go into a skid resulting in a	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery. ph sc *jb...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the combination of the tires and the new dynamic stability control system produced a situation where if there's low temperature/snow	1

FAQ

What year Jaguar XK8 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, Jaguar XK8 models of 2002, 2003, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Jaguar XK8?

Jaguar XK8 models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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