1998 Jaguar XK8 problems
NHTSA has received 43 complaints about the 1998 Jaguar XK8, and 26% of them involve engine. After that come transmission (12%) and electrical system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 26% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 30 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 52,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 94% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions the pedal resisted, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.
The instrument panel cannot be seen in the day time/ at night time whenever turning the lights on the dash. Contacted jaguar manufacturer and was told that they are aware of the problem, but have not found a remedy.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will pull to the right or the left. When appyling the brakes the vehicle severely pulls to the right, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When driving in reverse, consumer is not able to place gear in drive unless moves to park first. Dealer has replaced shifter 5 times, but problem continues to occur. Vehicle is a 1998 jaguar xk8.
Why hasn't jaguar been ordered to recall the 1997 through 2002 1/2 models for the timing belt tensioner plastic guide issue? It has been reported here in the past, and is widely known across the internet. I would just like to know why NHTSA hasn't considered this design defect to be eligible for a recall when it is clearly a major safety issue.