1998 Jaguar XJ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XJ. That ranks 5th out of 21 XJ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 49,901 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jaguar XJ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 36% | 49,901 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jaguar XJ recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
Risk: Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
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.
Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. There appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap is located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. When there is a hard rain, water leaks into the gas tank…
Upper radiator hose blew off engine after being park in my garage. *nm
Gear shift locked up.
Drive shaft--wheels, u joints out of balance.
Vehicle inspected by forest flock, motor vehicle forensic service. Found design flaw in front and rear sub-frame. Resulting in oscillation from front to rear of vehicle. Oscillation occurs from 50 mph to 80 mph during test. Mr. Flock states this will eventually lead to componet failure supporting…
Other Jaguar XJ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XJ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XJ | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 XJ | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 XJ | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 XJ | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 XJ | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 XJ | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 XJ | 16 | 3 |
| 2010 XJ | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 XJ | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XJ | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 XJ | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 XJ | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 XJ | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 XJ | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJ?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XJ?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Jaguar XJ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.