1999 Jaguar JX8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 8, 2014 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other JX8 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jaguar JX8. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Jaguar JX8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~50,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~188,974 mi
Fuel System, Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~50,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%———
Engine and Engine Cooling125%50,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline125%188,974——
Fuel System, Other125%———
Vehicle Speed Control125%50,000——
Visibility125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012004: 1200412008: 1200812014: 120141

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Jaguar JX8 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Jaguar JX8.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

As fuel filter was being replaced, and no pressure in the fuel line, fuel poured onto the left side exhaust tail pipe. If fuel filter fails during hot exhaust pipe, fire is most likely to occur. The location of the fuel filter is a hazardous condition, as it is under the fuel tank and above an…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10596879

Ltr forwarded from epa transmitting correspondence from congressman bonner on behalf of constituent who has concerns about a rear view mirror exploding in a 1999 jaguar xj8. *nj the consumer stated the mirror sprayed a black substance on the seats and console. After doing some research, the…

Visibility · received Aug 22, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10239348

Since purchasing this vehicle it has been in for the same problem 12 times. Each time the bill has been between $900.00 and $1500.00 this is the same problem. The throttle control has been replaced 4 times. The engine lights go on in the dash and the car goes into limp mode even on the highway…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10081153

Dealer said they had seen other problems with the spark plug failure. They replaced both the plugs and fuel gasket and fuel sender at no charge. I was lucky, the car was parked in our garage when it failed. I had no power at all. If i had been on the road at night alone and the car failed, i could…

Electrical System · received Jan 7, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 717024

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199940

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar JX8?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar JX8?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Jaguar JX8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JX8 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.