2003 Jaguar XJ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ8 years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar XJ8. That ranks 7th out of 8 XJ8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 59,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Jaguar XJ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
I have purchased new 2003 xj8 jaguar. Driven in the past 6 years as a second car. Have only 29,000 mil and the fuel pump totally melted. There was no warning or any indication it immediately died. I was lucky i was not driving on the freeway. I have replaced it with the same kind. What i am worried…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the inside door handle on the driver's side was defective. She had to roll down the window to release the door lock and exit the vehicle. She feels that this is unsafe because she could be trapped inside the vehicle in the event of a…
The cowling that's located over the gas pedal made it impossible to use the right foot to press the brake. *ph problem was corrected only in the 2004 models not on the 2003 models. *la
Other Jaguar XJ8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XJ8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XJ8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 XJ8 | 54 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 XJ8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 XJ8 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 XJ8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 XJ8 | 83 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar XJ8?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jaguar XJ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.