2004 Jaguar XJ8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ8 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar XJ8. That ranks 2nd out of 8 XJ8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (17 complaints, 31%), typically at around 66,480 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17 | 31% | 66,480 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 22% | 29,450 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 15% | 16,668 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 13% | 7,950 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 9% | 60,118 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | 87,530 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | 59,780 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% | 580 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 66,764 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 5,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 119,236 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 74,302 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Jaguar XJ8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal rattling sound and went down to the floorboard. The vehicle hesitated to respond. The ABS warning light and the traction control warning light were…
The car cought on fire
The airbag light came on with only 54,000 miles on this jaguar, that is not normal as i have owned jaguar cars for 3 decades. Also the air suspension failure occurred at 55,000 miles which is the current mileage and the car was parked for two weeks without any movements. This vehicle drives less…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the brake system, dynamic stability control, and engine failure system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the wiring in the engine needed to be replaced and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj8. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission failed to shift up and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Other Jaguar XJ8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XJ8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XJ8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 54 | 0 |
| 2003 XJ8 | 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 2004 Jaguar XJ8?
Owners most often report suspension, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Jaguar XJ8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.