1999 Jaguar XK8 problems
NHTSA has received 30 complaints about the 1999 Jaguar XK8, and 13% of them involve engine. After that come transmission (13%) and brakes (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 13% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 27 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 | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 27 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 54,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
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.
Vehicle was involved in a 15 MPH collision hitting a tree in which passenger's side air bag deployed, causing passenger to receive face burns and a fractured arm. *slc
While driving and without warning brakes will intermittently activate or lose braking ability, causing extended stopping distance . Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. Found out the lower control arms brackets that are connected to the frame were breaking. They were attached to the frame and were coming loose. Mechanic told consumer to stop driving vehicle right away. The front two tires tread was worn. This vehicle only had 18,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jaguar xk8. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began making a loud grinding noise. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle would not move beyond 15 MPH. The transmission warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the dealer. The failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed the failure and confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the cost to replace the transmission was $10,000.