1998 Jaguar XJ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ8 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. That is the most of any XJ8 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (35 complaints, 42%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 83owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jaguar XJ8 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 | 35 | 42% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 17% | 102,771 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 16% | 55,862 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 13% | 43,164 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 55,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 65 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jaguar XJ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or at a stand still, the gears failed to engaged properly wit the fuel injector, power train, transmission warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to brown's jaguar…
Secondary timing chain broke destroyed the entire assembly in addition to engine damage
Takata recall transmission fault light lights is on instrument lights go blank transmission goes clunk in and either reverse or drive
Operating my vehicle, the engine starting running poor. Jaguar dealership explained poorly designed timing chain tensioners and arms have failed because jaguar made the components out of a cheap plastic, that is known to crack and cause the valves to contact the pistons. Jaguar updated the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when driving at higher speeds of approximately 75 mph. The check engine warning light would illuminate after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage…
Other Jaguar XJ8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XJ8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XJ8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ8 | 54 | 0 |
| 2003 XJ8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 XJ8 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 XJ8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 83 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJ8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XJ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ8 model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.