1999 Jaguar XJ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ8 years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jaguar XJ8. That ranks 4th out of 8 XJ8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 56,700 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 5 | 45% | 56,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jaguar XJ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
My 1999 jaguar xj8 was fine and then i started experiencing the gear box fault coming on one day. And then when car was shut off and restarted light went away. Didn't happen again for several months and then car was parked for about a year. After about a year i installed a new battery hoping to get…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 JAGUAR XJ8. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the contact ran into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The police came and documented the accident. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact sustained bruises to the…
Our 1999 jaguar xj8 has had numerous throttle body failures. It has been replaced by jaguar and i have had to have it replaced twice. The problem with failure is that it causes a stability control failure which causes the car to be uncontrollable. In fact, my wife hit the edge of our garage…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jaguar xj8. The vehicle would not start and the contact took it to the dealer. Because the timing chain tensioner was made of plastic, the plastic shears kept entering into the engine timing chain tensioner. The repair cost over $1,000 and the manufacturer was unable to…
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 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ8 | 83 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar XJ8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar XJ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.