Jaguar XJ8 Problems by Year
Jaguar XJ8 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XJ8 year: 1998, 2001, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 XJ8: 83 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 XJ8: 54 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 XJ8: 13 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jaguar XJ8 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 32 | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension | 24 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jaguar XJ8 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 XJ8 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 XJ8 | 6 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 XJ8 | 54 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 XJ8 | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2002 XJ8 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2001 XJ8 | 13 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 XJ8 | 11 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 XJ8 | 83 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar XJ8 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (83), 2001 (13), 2004 (54) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XJ8 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jaguar XJ8?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 47 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ8 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.